The National Bank of Moldova published data on its foreign exchange market operations, describing how it uses spot transactions and FX swaps in line with its monetary and exchange-rate policy objectives. The statistics show no spot purchases and EUR 27.6m equivalent in spot sales, alongside EUR 9.7m equivalent in FX swap purchases and no swap sales on the interbank market, with no forward operations. Spot interventions are described as direct purchases or sales of foreign currency against the Moldovan leu that influence the money supply, while FX swaps are reversible adjustment operations with no long-term impact on the money supply. Transactions are recorded on the trade date, with amounts converted into EUR using monthly average exchange rates of the Moldovan leu against the euro and the relevant currency, and recalculated into USD using monthly average exchange rates; swap volumes are reported using a daily weighted average based on the swap tenor. The central bank stated that information on the non-cash foreign exchange market is published monthly by the last day of the month following the reporting period.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-07-23
National Bank of Moldova publishes foreign exchange intervention data showing EUR 27.6m spot sales and EUR 9.7m equivalent FX swap purchases
The National Bank of Moldova released data on its foreign exchange market operations, detailing spot transactions and FX swaps aligned with its monetary and exchange-rate policy. The report shows EUR 27.6 million in spot sales and EUR 9.7 million in FX swap purchases, with no spot purchases or swap sales. Transactions are recorded on the trade date and converted into EUR and USD using monthly average exchange rates.