The South African Reserve Bank published an information notice setting out the USD equivalent of its official gold and foreign exchange reserves, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and customer foreign currency deposits as reflected in its Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31 August 2025. Gross reserves increased to USD 70,416 million from USD 69,161 million at 31 July 2025, raising the international liquidity position to USD 65,899 million (from USD 65,143 million). Gold reserves rose to USD 13,757 million, SDR holdings to USD 6,499 million and foreign exchange reserves to USD 50,160 million, while foreign currency deposits received were USD -5,052 million; the forward position was unchanged at USD 535 million. The increase in gross reserves and the international liquidity position mainly reflected a EUR 500 million foreign exchange loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) on behalf of government (USD 583.3 million equivalent), a higher US dollar gold price and valuation adjustments, partly offset by foreign exchange payments made on behalf of government.
South African Reserve Bank 2025-09-05
South African Reserve Bank reports gross reserves rising to USD 70.4bn at 31 August 2025
The South African Reserve Bank reported an increase in gross reserves to USD 70,416 million and an international liquidity position of USD 65,899 million as of 31 August 2025. This rise was driven by a EUR 500 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, a higher US dollar gold price, and valuation adjustments, partially offset by government foreign exchange payments. Gold reserves, Special Drawing Rights, and foreign exchange reserves increased, while foreign currency deposits were negative at USD -5,052 million.