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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
EgyptEgypt Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 53.13B in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Egypt Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 53.13B in May 2026, released June 2026, up 0.12B from April's 53.01B reading. The reading matched the 53.2B consensus. Year-over-year, the indicator is up 4.6B. Over the past 3 months, Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 53.02B, vs 52.46B in the prior 3-month window. Foreign Exchange Reserves is now the highest in 27 months.
Latest Release
53.13
Actual
53.2
Consensus
53.01
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.12 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 53.2
Actual: 53.13
Error: +0.07
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
THE RELEASE
Foreign Exchange Reserves (Egypt) was reported at 53.13 billion in June 2026. This missed the market consensus of 53.20 billion by 0.07 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of 53.01 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 50.90 billion, ranging from 48.70 billion to 53.13 billion across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 53.00 billion, up from the prior three at 51.42 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 1.67 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.59 billion). In June readings over the past 3 years, Foreign Exchange Reserves has averaged 50.23 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 0.12 billion.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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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 (May 2026): actual 53.13 B, consensus 53.2 B. Prior reading (May 2026): 53.13 B. Before that (Apr 2026): 53.01 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook diverging from that direction. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC, r=-0.65) — a useful reference for crypto-focused traders.