Net Foreign Assets of the Central Bank of Tunisia Reach 23,292.4 Million Tunisian Dinars
The net foreign assets of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) reached 23,292.4 million Tunisian dinars (Mtnd) as of February 4, 2025, marking an increase of 68.8 Mtnd compared to the previous day. However, these reserves remain lower than those of the same period in 2024, which stood at 25,757.3 Mtnd, representing a decrease of 2,464.9 Mtnd.
In terms of import coverage, the current reserves correspond to 103 days, compared to 118 days a year ago, illustrating a slight deterioration in the country's ability to meet its foreign exchange commitments.
On the foreign exchange market, the Tunisian dinar experienced contrasting variations against major currencies. Against the US dollar, it depreciated, falling from 3.11058 in 2024 to 3.22050 in 2025, a depreciation of 3.53%. On the other hand, against the euro, the Tunisian currency slightly appreciated, with an average exchange rate of 3.30060 compared to 3.37830 a year earlier, an appreciation of 2.30%.
These trends are set against a backdrop where the BCT maintains its benchmark interest rate at 8%, thereby stabilizing the financing cost for banks. Moreover, the total refinancing volume stands at 13,218.5 Mtnd, an increase of 265 Mtnd compared to the previous day.
