Egypt's foreign reserves consist of a basket of major international currencies, including the U.S. dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Japanese yen, and the Chinese yuan.
The Central Bank of Egypt announced an increase in its foreign currency reserves by the end of February, reaching $52.745 billion, compared to $52.594 billion at the end of January 2026.
Egypt's foreign reserves consist of a basket of major international currencies, including the U.S. dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Japanese yen, and the Chinese yuan.
The distribution of Egypt's holdings across these currencies is based on their exchange rates and stability in international markets, and it fluctuates according to a plan devised by the officials of the Central Bank of Egypt.
An Increase in foreign reserves is widely seen as a positive indicator for the Egyptian economy, as it strengthens confidence among international institutions and supports prospects for credit rating upgrades.
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has completed the combined fifth and sixth reviews of Egypt’s economic reform program under the Extended Fund Facility, along with the first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, enabling Egypt to immediately access around $2.3 billion in financing.
The decision allows Cairo to draw approximately $2 billion under the Extended Fund Facility and about $273 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility,
