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The average market exchange rate for the US dollar to the Armenian dram, formed on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of August 28, 2026, fell by 0.15 points to 364.32 drams compared to August 27.

Armenia's international reserves increased by approximately 40% year-on-year to a record $6.9 billion in June 2026, helping to strengthen the country's external reserves despite heightened geopolitical risks, according to a report by international rating agency S&P Global Ratings.

Armenia's gross international reserves at the end of July 2026 amounted to $6,188.6 million, compared to $5,896.2 million at the end of June, according to a Central Bank report.

Interest rates in Armenia's banking system are adjusting slowly, despite the reduction in the monetary policy rate and short-term market rates.

Key developments in Armenia's financial market this week included new banking compliance requirements, measures against account fraud, and decisions related to capital market development.