The National Bank of Moldova published its monthly statistics on the domestic cash foreign exchange market, covering foreign currency purchases and sales against the Moldovan leu conducted by cash exchange units with individuals and reported under the Regulation on cash exchange units. Total reported turnover in December 2024 was USD 455.3 million equivalent, comprising USD 335.8 million of foreign currency bought and USD 119.5 million sold. The euro accounted for USD 308.0 million (67.6% of total turnover), followed by the US dollar at USD 97.5 million (21.4%) and other currencies at USD 37.1 million (8.2%). Compared with the previous month, total turnover increased 18.7% (purchases +24.4%, sales +5.2%), and versus December of the prior year it was 10.5% higher (purchases +8.0%, sales +18.0%). Figures are expressed in USD using the official average monthly exchange rates, and the National Bank of Moldova publishes this cash foreign exchange market information monthly by the last day of the month following the reporting period.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-01-21
National Bank of Moldova publishes December 2024 cash foreign exchange market turnover of USD 455.3 million
The National Bank of Moldova released its December 2024 statistics on the domestic cash foreign exchange market, reporting a total turnover of USD 455.3 million. The euro dominated with USD 308.0 million, followed by the US dollar at USD 97.5 million. Total turnover rose 18.7% from the previous month and 10.5% year-on-year.