Egypt’s Foreign Reserves Rise to $52.745 Billion in February 2026
Central Bank of Egypt announced that Egypt’s net international reserves increased to $52.745 billion at the end of February 2026, compared to $52.594 billion at the end of January, marking a rise of approximately $151 million.
The reserve portfolio consists of a diversified basket of major international currencies, including the US dollar, euro, British pound, Japanese yen, and Chinese yuan. Holdings are allocated in line with exchange rate movements and global market stability, based on a carefully structured strategy designed to ensure efficient risk and liquidity management.
Foreign currency reserves play a vital role in supporting the Egyptian economy by financing essential imports, servicing external debt obligations, and providing a financial buffer against potential economic shocks. The reserves are also managed flexibly to accommodate fluctuations in foreign currency inflows from key revenue-generating sectors.
The continued increase in reserves reflects the central bank’s ability to maintain financial market stability and reinforce confidence in the Egyptian economy through prudent and strategic reserve management.