The South African Reserve Bank published reserve figures showing gross reserves fell by USD 916 million to USD 74.513 billion as at Oct. 31, 2026, compared with Sept. 30. The international liquidity position declined by USD 709 million to USD 71.549 billion. Both decreases mainly reflected a lower US dollar gold price and foreign exchange payments made on behalf of the government, marginally offset by foreign exchange and asset price valuation adjustments.
Gold reserves dropped by USD 900 million to USD 16 billion, alongside a 5.33% fall in the US dollar gold price. Foreign exchange reserves were almost unchanged at USD 51.876 billion, while Special Drawing Rights holdings decreased by USD 18 million to USD 6.637 billion.