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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
RussiaRussia Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 754.9B in December 2025
FMPMonthlyReleased January 2026
Russia Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 754.9B in December 2025, released January 2026, up 20.3B from November's 734.6B reading. The reading matched the 735B consensus. Foreign Exchange Reserves has now risen for 6 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 730.2B, vs 691.43B in the prior 3-month window. Foreign Exchange Reserves is now the highest in 35 months.
Latest Release
754.9
Actual
735
Consensus
734.6
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±13.88 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jan 2026
Predicted: 735
Actual: 754.9
Error: -19.9
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 | +0.85 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.78 | INDEX | Bullish S&P 500 | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.46 | COMMODITIES | Bullish XAU | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.29 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Foreign Exchange Reserves (Russia) was reported at 747.40 in June 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 758.70. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 737.85, ranging from 681.50 to 833.60 across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 796.77, up from the prior three at 738.43. Volatility over the past year (σ 48.32) is higher than the prior year (σ 26.68). In June readings over the past 3 years, Foreign Exchange Reserves has averaged 675.60.
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 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 13.88.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 7, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Gross Domestic Product YoY (Jun 17) and Interest Rate Decision (Jun 19).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Foreign Exchange Reserves — Russia
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. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 747.4 M. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 758.7 M. Before that (Mar 2026): 749 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 BTC/USD (Bullish BTC, r=0.85) — a useful reference for crypto-focused traders.