The South African Reserve Bank published its international reserves and foreign currency liquidity data for end-July 2026, reporting official reserve assets of USD 73.45 billion. Foreign currency reserves accounted for USD 49.92 billion, while the currency composition data showed USD 68.24 billion in currencies within the special drawing rights basket, including gold, and USD 5.21 billion in other currencies. Predetermined short-term foreign currency drains included central government principal outflows of USD 302 million and interest outflows of USD 1.91 billion within one year. Contingent short-term drains totaled USD 1.82 billion, comprising USD 1.49 billion of principal and USD 332 million of interest.
2026-08-31South African Reserve Bank
South African Reserve Bank reports USD 73.45 billion in official reserve assets at end-July 2026
The South African Reserve Bank reported USD 73.45 billion in official reserve assets at end-July 2026, including USD 49.92 billion in foreign currency reserves. Predetermined central government outflows within one year included USD 302 million of principal and USD 1.91 billion of interest, while contingent drains totaled USD 1.82 billion.