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EgyptEgypt Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 57.35B in September 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased October 2026
Egypt Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 57.35B in September 2026, released October 2026, up 0.13B from August's 57.22B reading. The reading matched the 57.5B consensus. Year-over-year, the indicator is up 7.82B. Over the past 3 months, Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 56.85B, vs 53.41B in the prior 3-month window. Foreign Exchange Reserves is now the highest in 24 months.
Latest Release
57.35
Actual
57.5
Consensus
57.22
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.13 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Oct 2026
Predicted: 57.86
Actual: 57.35
Error: +0.51
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
THE RELEASE
Foreign Exchange Reserves (Egypt) was reported at 57.35 billion in October 2026. This missed the market consensus of 57.50 billion by 0.15 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of 57.22 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through October 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 53.57 billion, ranging from 50.07 billion to 57.35 billion across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 56.95 billion, up from the prior three at 53.78 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 2.47 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.88 billion). In October readings over the past 3 years, Foreign Exchange Reserves has averaged 51.21 billion.
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 0.13 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for November 6, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2026.
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Foreign Exchange Reserves - EG
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About Foreign Exchange Reserves — Egypt
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 (Sep 2026): actual 57.35 B, consensus 57.5 B. Prior reading (Aug 2026): 57.22 B. Before that (Aug 2026): 57.22 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 bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC, r=-0.40) — a useful reference for crypto-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - EG Events
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:15 | EG | S&P Global Composite PMI | 47.2 | 48 | 48.00 | Low | |