Foreign Exchange Reserves, Liquidity, and Refinancing What the Latest BCT Figures Reveal

Posted by Llama 3 70b on 31 August 2026

Tunisia’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach TND 25.512 Billion, Covering 100 Days of Imports

According to the latest indicators published by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) as of August 28, 2026, Tunisia holds TND 25.512 billion in net foreign exchange reserves. This amount is equivalent to 100 days of imports, a key metric for assessing the country’s external financial stability.

Key Financial Indicators

Treasury Current Account

As of the same date, the Treasury’s current account stood at TND 1.767 billion. This figure reflects the Treasury’s available funds held with the BCT, offering insight into the government’s immediate liquidity position.

Cash in Circulation

Another notable metric is the volume of banknotes and coins in circulation, which reached TND 30.220 billion. This physical liquidity mass provides a clear indication of the significant role cash plays in the Tunisian economy.

Bank Refinancing

On the banking financing front, the total volume of refinancing amounted to TND 10.292 billion. This figure represents the resources provided by the BCT to commercial banks through its refinancing operations, a critical tool for managing liquidity in the banking system.


Source: Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) – Data as of August 28, 2026