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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
FranceFrance Foreign Exchange Reserves fell to 381.3B in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
France Foreign Exchange Reserves fell to 381.3B in May 2026, released June 2026, down 5.6B from April's 386.9B reading. The reading matched the 386.6B consensus. Foreign Exchange Reserves has now declined for 4 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 388.76B, vs 397.86B in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 81st percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
381.3
Actual
386.6
Consensus
386.898
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±5.75 billion
across last 11 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 387.05
Actual: 381.3
Error: +5.75
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.69 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.61 | INDEX | Bullish S&P 500 | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.57 | COMMODITIES | Bullish XAU | → View |
| DAX | ▲ Direct | +0.51 | INDEX | Bullish DAX | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▲ Direct | +0.51 | INDEX | Bullish Euro STOXX 50 | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Foreign Exchange Reserves (France) was reported at 381.30 billion in June 2026. This missed the market consensus of 386.60 billion by 5.30 billion. The reading fell from the previous value of 386.90 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 355.40 billion, ranging from 294.72 billion to 421.57 billion across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 396.59 billion, up from the prior three at 377.13 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 43.16 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 20.52 billion). In June readings over the past 3 years, Foreign Exchange Reserves has averaged 310.60 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Bullish BTC). A secondary relationship exists with S&P 500, positively correlated (Bullish S&P 500). Over the last 11 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 5.75 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 7, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Business Confidence (Jun 23) and S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Jun 23).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Foreign Exchange Reserves — France
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 381.3 B, consensus 386.6 B. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 386.9 B. Before that (Mar 2026): 390.6 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 BTC/USD (Bullish BTC, r=0.69) — a useful reference for crypto-focused traders.