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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
South KoreaSouth Korea Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 430.66B in November 2025
FMPMonthlyReleased December 2025
South Korea Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 430.66B in November 2025, released December 2025, up 1.84B from October's 428.82B reading. The reading matched the 430B consensus. Foreign Exchange Reserves has now risen for 6 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 425.42B, vs 413.81B in the prior 3-month window. Foreign Exchange Reserves is now the highest in 37 months.
Latest Release
430.66
Actual
430
Consensus
428.82
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.56 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Dec 2025
Predicted: 432.21
Actual: 430.66
Error: +1.55
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 | ▼ Inverse | −0.64 | INDEX | Bearish Nikkei 225 | → View |
| KOSPI | ▼ Inverse | −0.62 | INDEX | Bearish KOSPI | → View |
| Hang Seng | ▼ Inverse | −0.61 | INDEX | Bearish Hang Seng | → View |
| USD/KRW | ▼ Inverse | −0.29 | FOREX | Bearish USD | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Foreign Exchange Reserves (South Korea) was reported at 427.00 billion in June 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 427.88 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 424.30 billion, ranging from 411.33 billion to 430.66 billion across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 426.09 billion, down from the prior three at 426.62 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 5.53 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 4.48 billion). In June readings over the past 3 years, Foreign Exchange Reserves has averaged 414.81 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with Nikkei 225 (Bearish Nikkei 225). A secondary relationship exists with KOSPI, negatively correlated (Bearish KOSPI). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.56 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 2, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Consumer Confidence (Jun 22) and Business Confidence (Jun 24).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Foreign Exchange Reserves — South Korea
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 427 M. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 427.9 M. Before that (Mar 2026): 423.7 M.
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 Nikkei 225 (Bearish Nikkei 225, r=-0.64) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.