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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
ArmeniaArmenia Economic Activity YoY climbed to 7.1% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Armenia Economic Activity YoY climbed to 7.1% in April 2026, released May 2026, up 0.5% from March's 6.6% reading. The print exceeded the 3.2% consensus by 3.9%. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 8.95%. Over the past 3 months, Economic Activity YoY averaged 7.13%, vs 12.2% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 50th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
7.1
Actual
3.2
Consensus
6.6
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.87 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
May 2026
Predicted: 2.58
Actual: 7.1
Error: -4.52
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
THE RELEASE
Economic Activity YoY (Armenia) was reported at 7.1% in May 2026. This beat the market consensus of 3.2% by 3.9%. The reading rose from the previous value of 6.6%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 9.32%, ranging from 7.1% to 14% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 7.3%, down from the prior three at 11.5%. Volatility over the past year (σ 1.97%) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.62%). In May readings over the past 3 years, Economic Activity YoY has averaged 7.63%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.87%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 25, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About Economic Activity YoY — Armenia
DEFINITION
Economic Activity YoY (Year-over-Year) is a financial indicator that measures the change in economic activity over a 12-month period. It provides valuable insights into the overall health and growth of an economy, allowing businesses and investors to make informed decisions. By comparing current economic activity to the same period in the previous year, this indicator helps to identify trends and potential risks, making it a crucial tool for assessing the performance of a country's economy.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 7.1 %, consensus 3.2 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 6.6 %. Before that (Feb 2026): 7.2 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC, r=-0.45) — a useful reference for crypto-focused traders.