The Bank of Israel published its monthly data showing Israel’s foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 228,271 million at the end of March 2026, down USD 6,274 million from the previous month. Reserves were 37.2% of GDP. The decline was mainly driven by a revaluation that reduced reserves by around USD 8,936 million, partly offset by government foreign exchange activities of about USD 2,681 million. Of the March 2026 total, USD 223,697 million was held outside the International Monetary Fund and USD 4,574 million reflected IMF-related holdings.
Bank of Israel 2026-04-12
Bank of Israel reports foreign exchange reserves fell to USD 228,271 million at end March 2026
The Bank of Israel reported that foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 228,271 million at end-March 2026, down USD 6,274 million from February and equivalent to 37.2% of GDP. The decline was mainly due to a USD 8,936 million revaluation loss, partly offset by USD 2,681 million in government foreign exchange activities, with USD 223,697 million held outside the International Monetary Fund and USD 4,574 million in IMF-related holdings.