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NigeriaNigeria Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 53.31B in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Nigeria Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 53.31B in August 2026, up 1.39B from July's 51.92B reading. The reading matched the 52B consensus. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 49.33B. Over the past 3 months, Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 51.33B, vs 48.85B in the prior 3-month window. Foreign Exchange Reserves is now the highest in 26 months.
Latest Release
53.31
Actual
52
Consensus
51.92
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.67 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 52.14
Actual: 53.31
Error: -1.17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.80 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.26 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Foreign Exchange Reserves (Nigeria) was reported at 53.31 billion in August 2026. This beat the market consensus of 52.00 billion by 1.31 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of 51.92 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 47.42 billion, ranging from 41.31 billion to 53.31 billion across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 51.60 billion, up from the prior three at 48.31 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 3.70 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.15 billion). In August readings over the past 3 years, Foreign Exchange Reserves has averaged 42.15 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with GBP/USD (Bearish GBP). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.67 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 30, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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About Foreign Exchange Reserves — Nigeria
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 53.31 B, consensus 52 B. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 51.92 B. Before that (Jul 2026): 51.92 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 GBP/USD (Bearish GBP, r=-0.80) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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