Euro area: Foreign exchange reserves
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The most recent value is 1118.77 billion Euro as of August 2023, an increase compared to the previous value of 1109.69 billion Euro. Historically, the average for Euro area from December 1999 to August 2023 is 582.86 billion Euro. The minimum of 280.96 billion Euro was recorded in December 2004, while the maximum of 1144.22 billion Euro was reached in April 2022.
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- Measure: billion Euro
- Source: European Central Bank
| Recent values | Euro area: Foreign exchange reserves, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2023 Aug | 1118.77 |
| 2023 Jul | 1109.69 |
| 2023 Jun | 1105.17 |
| 2023 May | 1140.49 |
| 2023 Apr | 1120.78 |
| 2023 Mar | 1133.01 |
| 2023 Feb | 1096.24 |
| 2023 Jan | 1125.36 |
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Definition: Foreign exchange reserves consist of foreign currency, deposits denominated in foreign
currency, Monetary Gold, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and Reserve position in the
International Monetary Fund (IMF). Foreign exchange reserves are held by monetary authorities
to finance trade imbalances, check the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations and address
other issues under the purview of the central bank.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign exchange reserves | 1,118.77 | 8/2023 | billion |