The National Bank of Moldova published aggregate August data showing that licensed banks held foreign exchange assets of MDL 59.254 billion and liabilities of MDL 58.683 billion at month-end, resulting in a net long position of MDL 570.6 million. Total regulatory capital stood at MDL 26.459 billion. Long positions totaled MDL 666.9 million, led by a MDL 582.8 million euro position equivalent to 2.20% of regulatory capital. Short positions totaled MDL 96.3 million, principally in U.S. dollars at MDL 64.6 million and Russian rubles at MDL 26.2 million, representing negative ratios of 0.24% and 0.10%, respectively. On a monthly-average basis, foreign currency loans accounted for 36.7% of assets, while customer current and term deposits represented 49.9% and 32% of liabilities.
2026-09-21National Bank of Moldova
National Bank of Moldova reports MDL 570.6 million net long foreign exchange position for banks in August
The National Bank of Moldova reported that licensed banks held a net long foreign exchange position of MDL 570.6 million at the end of August. The position was driven by a MDL 582.8 million euro long position, partly offset by short positions in U.S. dollars and Russian rubles.