Central Bank total reserves rise following six-week decline
Total reserves of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey left behind a six-week downward trend with an estimated increase recorded in the first week of October.
It was calculated that the total reserves of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey increased by approximately $4.2 billion in the week ending October 9, rising to $171.6 billion.
Increase in Reserves After Six Weeks
According to calculations made by Matriks News from CBRT data, total reserves, which stood at $167.4 billion in the week of October 2, reached $171.6 billion with an increase of approximately $4.2 billion in the week of October 9. Thus, reserves recorded an increase for the first time following six consecutive weeks of decline.
Course of 2026 and Peak of the Year
Reserves, which entered 2026 at the level of $189.1 billion, reached $218.2 billion on January 30, seeing the highest level of the year. However, with the sharp declines experienced in the following period, reserves dropped down to $149.2 billion on June 26.
Monthly Fluctuations and Year-End Comparison
In the January-September period, reserves rose for four months and declined for five; the strongest increase occurred in January and the sharpest drop in March. Although declines started again in September following the recovery in July and August, the level reached as of October 9 pointed to an 11.49 percent decrease compared to the end of 2025.