The Central Bank of Honduras published its weekly executive summary for 8 to 14 May 2026, reporting net international reserves of USD11,476.6 million, up USD1,257.5 million from the end of 2025 and USD18.8 million from the previous week. The release also showed 12.5% year on year growth in deposits and 5.3% growth in private sector credit, alongside import cover of 6.6 months. The reserve position was supported by a positive foreign exchange gap of USD1,425.7 million, compared with USD756.4 million at the same point in 2025. The Central Bank's net domestic assets increased by L44,431.7 million in the Institution's debtor position versus end 2025, reflecting higher liabilities, particularly government deposits and placements of Central Bank bills and bonds, while remaining in line with the International Monetary Fund target. During the week, monetary issuance fell by L248.3 million to L81,288.0 million, deposits declined by L346.2 million on lower corporate local currency balances, and private credit rose by L647.8 million, mainly through local currency lending to the commerce and services sectors. Local currency lending and deposit rates increased slightly, while foreign currency rates fell by 0.94 and 0.71 percentage points respectively.
Central Bank of Honduras2026-05-21
Central Bank of Honduras reports USD11.48 billion in net international reserves and continued deposit and private credit growth
The Central Bank of Honduras reported net international reserves of USD11,476.6 million for 8–14 May 2026, up USD1,257.5 million since end-2025, with import cover at 6.6 months and a positive foreign exchange gap of USD1,425.7 million. Net domestic assets rose by L44,431.7 million in the debtor position, remaining within the International Monetary Fund target, while deposits grew 12.5% year on year and private sector credit 5.3%, driven mainly by local currency lending to commerce and services.