The National Bank of Moldova published April 2026 foreign exchange market data showing that net foreign currency supply from individuals covered 80.5% of net foreign currency demand from economic agents, down from 92.0% in March. Net demand from companies rose much faster than supply from individuals, and the central bank intervened on the local interbank market with net sales of EUR 14.1 million. Compared with March, net foreign currency supply from individuals increased by EUR 7.6 million, or 2.8%, to EUR 278.5 million, while net sales of foreign currency to legal entities increased by EUR 51.3 million, or 17.4%, to EUR 345.9 million. For January to April 2026, the coverage ratio was 88.8%, compared with 87.1% in January to April 2025. Within individuals' net foreign currency supply, EUR remained the main currency with a 73.0% share, followed by USD at 16.9% and other currencies, mainly GBP, at 10.1%. The average EUR/MDL exchange rate moved from 20.1430 in March to 20.2124 in April.
National Bank of Moldova2026-05-21
National Bank of Moldova reports April foreign exchange coverage ratio fell to 80.5% and net interbank sales reached EUR 14.1 million
The National Bank of Moldova’s April 2026 data show net foreign currency supply from individuals covered 80.5% of net demand from economic agents, down from 92.0% in March, prompting central bank net sales of EUR 14.1 million. Net supply from individuals rose 2.8% month-on-month to EUR 278.5 million, while net sales to legal entities increased 17.4% to EUR 345.9 million, with the January–April 2026 coverage ratio at 88.8% versus 87.1% a year earlier. EUR accounted for 73.0% of individuals’ net supply, USD 16.9% and other currencies 10.1%, as the average EUR/MDL rate edged up to 20.2124.