Saudi Arabia's foreign currency reserves jump 7.2% to SR1.73 trillion in August
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's foreign currency reserves recorded an increase of 7.2 percent, reaching $462.15 billion (SR1.733 trillion) in August 2026 compared to $431.11 billion (SR1.616 trillion) in the same month of 2025, according to the latest data released by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).The data showed that foreign currency reserves stood at $463.65 billion (SR1.738 trillion) at the end of…
Saudi Arabia's foreign currency reserves surged by 7.2 percent in August 2026, reaching an impressive $462.15 billion (SR1.733 trillion), according to data released by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). This marked a significant increase from $431.11 billion (SR1.616 trillion) in August 2025. The reserves stood at $463.65 billion (SR1.738 trillion) at the end of July, reflecting a slight 0.32 percent decline compared to June.
Overall, Saudi Arabia's official reserve assets expanded by 6.7 percent year-on-year by the end of August, reaching $487.31 billion (SR1.827 trillion). However, a closer look at the monthly data showed a 0.27 percent, or $1.32 billion (SR4.96 billion), drop in reserve assets in August, compared to July. The official reserve assets are comprised of monetary gold, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), funds held with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and foreign currency reserves.
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