25 June 2026,   19:59
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The National Bank of Georgia made record net purchases of USD 632.9 million in May

In line with conditions on the foreign exchange market in 2026, the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) continues to replenish its international reserves. In May 2026, the NBG`s net purchases amounted to USD 632.9 million, bringing the country`s total international reserves to over USD 7 billion.

International foreign exchange reserves are a vital guarantor of the country’s macroeconomic stability. Consequently, the NBG remains consistently focused on accumulating reserves, a commitment backed by the bank`s stated policy. Whenever market conditions allow, the central bank acts to bolster the country’s international reserves.

Specifically, through interventions executed on the Bmatch platform in May, the NBG boosted its foreign exchange reserves by USD 632.9 million. This brings the total net purchases for the January–May 2026 period to USD 1,465.8 million.

"According to the NBG, the central bank`s foreign exchange interventions in 2026 are broken down as follows:

January: Net purchase of USD 86.6 million via Bmatch;
February: Net purchase of USD 429.3 million via Bmatch;
March: Net sale of USD 16.2 million via Bmatch;
April: Net purchase of USD 333.3 million via Bmatch;
May: Net purchase of USD 632.9 million via Bmatch.

The NBG will publish its next updated data on foreign exchange market operations on July 27, 2026.

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