Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
The Central Bank of Egypt announced that the country’s net international reserves increased to $52.745 billion at the end of February 2026, up from $52.594 billion at the end of January, marking a monthly rise of $151 million.
The central bank said Egypt’s foreign currency reserves are composed 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 these holdings is determined based on exchange rate movements and the relative stability of each currency in global markets, and is adjusted periodically according to the central bank’s reserve management strategy.
Foreign reserves play a critical role in supporting the Egyptian economy. Their primary function is to secure essential imports, service external debt obligations including principal and interest payments and help the country respond to economic shocks during exceptional circumstances, particularly when foreign currency inflows from key sectors come under pressure.
The continued increase in reserves is closely watched by investors and analysts as an indicator of Egypt’s external financial position and its capacity to meet international payment commitments.
