Sao Tome and Principe

Foreign Exchange Reserves

0.06
billion currency units
Apr 12Dec 12Jul 13Mar 14Nov 14Jun 15Jan 16Aug 16Apr 17Dec 17Jul 18Mar 19Nov 19Jun 20Jan 21Aug 21Sep 220.00015.0030.0045.0060.00
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Global Median
Source: IMF

Definition of Foreign Exchange Reserves

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.

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