Monetary Indicators of the Central Bank of Tunisia (Updated on 02/18/2026)
The monetary indicators of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) show that net foreign exchange assets stood at 25,068.3 million dinars (Mtnd) as of February 17, an increase of 1,739.9 Mtnd (+7.46%) compared to 2025 (23,328.4 Mtnd), but a decrease of 180.3 Mtnd (-0.71%) compared to the previous day.
Key Figures
These reserves cover 106 days of imports (+4 days compared to 2025; -1 day compared to the previous day).
Main Factors:
- Cumulative tourist receipts (as of 02/10): 696.5 Mtnd (+150.1 Mtnd compared to 2025)
- Cumulative labor income: 1,045 Mtnd (+234.1 Mtnd)
- External debt service: 769.2 Mtnd (+156.7 Mtnd)
- Monetary context: total refinancing at 11,207 Mtnd; benchmark interest rate at 7%
Analysis
These provisional figures indicate an improvement in reserves, supporting exchange rate stability.
