– Egypt’s international reserves reach $41.057 billion in April 2024, reflecting a substantial increase from the previous month’s $40.361 billion.

– The surge in reserves is attributed to a notable rise in gold reserves by $381 million, reaching a total of $9.384 billion, alongside a modest increase of $62 million in foreign currency reserves.

– Special drawing rights also experience a significant uptick, totaling $300 million compared to March’s $47 million, signaling a positive trajectory for Egypt’s economic stability.

Egypt’s international reserves climbed to $41.057 billion in April 2024, marking a substantial increase from March’s $40.361 billion, with a notable growth of $696 million.

The surge in reserves, as reported by the Central Bank of Egypt, is attributed in part to the appreciation of gold reserves, which rose by approximately $381 million to reach $9.384 billion in April, up from March’s $9.003 billion. 

Additionally, foreign currency reserves experienced a modest uptick of $62 million, reaching $31.375 billion compared to the previous month’s $31.313 billion. Special drawing rights also saw a remarkable increase, totaling $300 million in contrast to March’s $47 million, reflecting an upswing of approximately $253 million.

Egypt’s foreign reserves encompass a diverse range of major international currencies, including the US dollar, euro, British pound, Japanese yen, and Chinese yuan.

The allocation of these holdings is dynamically adjusted based on exchange rates and currency stability in the global market, following a strategic plan devised by officials at the Egyptian central bank.

The primary role of the central bank’s foreign exchange reserves, comprising gold and various international currencies, is to ensure the provision of essential goods, service external debt obligations, and mitigate economic challenges during extraordinary circumstances.

The performance of sectors generating hard currency influences these reserves.

Looking ahead, JPMorgan projects a positive outlook for Egypt’s foreign exchange reserves, anticipating a $16.2 billion increase in the forthcoming fiscal year 2024-2025.

The bank’s report also suggests a potential increment of $2.6 billion in reserves for the fiscal year 2025-2026.