The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic’s Governor Héctor Valdez Albizu used a presentation at an Americas Society Council of the Americas event to frame recent exchange rate movements as manageable and to reaffirm the central bank’s focus on macroeconomic stability as a foundation for investor confidence. He attributed the recent currency fluctuations to seasonal foreign-exchange demand combined with global uncertainty that has strengthened the US dollar and weighed on emerging-market currencies. Valdez Albizu said the economy is expected to generate more than USD 45 billion in foreign-currency inflows this year and that the central bank holds more than USD 14 billion in international reserves, alongside monetary policy instruments it is prepared to deploy to preserve stability. He also cited 2010–2024 average growth of 5.0% and average inflation of 3.94%, close to the central bank’s 4.0% ±1 target, and projected that 2025 foreign direct investment could exceed USD 4.7 billion, more than covering the estimated current account deficit.
Central Bank of the Dominican Republic 2025-03-26
Central Bank of the Dominican Republic signals readiness to use policy tools to preserve stability amid exchange rate fluctuations
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic's Governor, Héctor Valdez Albizu, attributed recent exchange rate movements to seasonal foreign-exchange demand and global uncertainty. He emphasized the central bank's commitment to macroeconomic stability, supported by over USD 14 billion in reserves and projected foreign-currency inflows exceeding USD 45 billion. Valdez Albizu highlighted consistent economic growth and inflation rates near targets, with 2025 foreign direct investment expected to surpass USD 4.7 billion.