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AngolaAngola Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 15.1B in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
Angola Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 15.1B in August 2026, released September 2026, up 0.2B from July's 14.9B reading. The reading matched the 15.3B consensus. Over the past 3 months, Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 15.17B, vs 15.57B in the prior 3-month window. Foreign Exchange Reserves is now the lowest in 20 months.
Latest Release
15.1
Actual
15.3
Consensus
14.9
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.32 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 14.8
Actual: 15.1
Error: -0.3
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.57 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.42 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.29 | CRYPTO | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Foreign Exchange Reserves (Angola) was reported at 15.10 billion in September 2026. This missed the market consensus of 15.30 billion by 0.20 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of 14.90 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 15.56, ranging from 15.10 to 15.90 across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 15.47, down from the prior three at 15.87. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.29) is lower than the prior year (σ 0.36). In August readings over the past 3 years, Foreign Exchange Reserves has averaged 15.00.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with EUR/USD (Bullish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Bearish USD). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.32.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for October 16, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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About Foreign Exchange Reserves — Angola
DEFINITION
Foreign Exchange Reserves refer to the amount of foreign currency held by a country's central bank. These reserves are used to maintain stability in the country's currency and to fulfill international payment obligations. They serve as a measure of a country's economic strength and ability to withstand external shocks. Foreign Exchange Reserves are an important financial indicator for investors and policymakers, providing insight into a country's monetary policy and its ability to manage its currency.
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 (Aug 2026): actual 15.1 B, consensus 15.3 B. Prior reading (Aug 2026): 15.1 B. Before that (Aug 2026): 15.1 B.
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 bearish 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 EUR/USD (Bullish EUR, r=0.57) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - AO Events
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:15 | AO | Foreign Exchange Reserves | 15.3 | 15.1 | 15.5 | 15.40 | Low |
| 08:30 | AO | Foreign Exchange Reserves | 15.1 | 14.9 | 15.3 | 15.20 | Low |