The National Bank of Moldova published its latest update on foreign exchange market activity and reporting methodology, covering its spot and FX swap operations on the interbank market. The data show spot purchases totalling EUR 15.0 million and FX swap purchases totalling EUR 10.8 million (EUR equivalent), with no sales recorded and no forward transactions carried out. Foreign exchange interventions are described as being conducted in line with the National Bank’s monetary and foreign exchange policy objectives. Spot transactions are direct purchases or sales of foreign currency against Moldovan leu and affect the money supply, while FX swaps are presented as reversible adjustment operations without a long-term impact on the money supply; transactions are recorded on the deal date, with EUR and USD equivalents calculated using monthly average exchange rates, and FX swap volumes reported using a daily weighted average based on tenor. Non-cash foreign exchange market information is published monthly by the last day of the month following the reporting month.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-12-22
National Bank of Moldova reports EUR 15m spot purchases and EUR 10.8m FX swap purchases and confirms no forward operations
The National Bank of Moldova's update on foreign exchange market activity details spot purchases of EUR 15.0 million and FX swap purchases of EUR 10.8 million, with no sales or forward transactions. These interventions align with the Bank's monetary and foreign exchange policy objectives, with spot transactions affecting money supply and FX swaps as reversible adjustments. Data is published monthly, using average exchange rates for EUR and USD equivalents.