The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) announced that, during 2025, the NBG’s net foreign exchange purchases reached around USD 2.43 billion, while the country’s international reserves exceeded the previous record, surpassing USD 6.16 billion.

“In line with current market conditions, the National Bank of Georgia continues to bolster its international reserves. In December alone, the NBG replenished foreign exchange reserves by USD 361 million through interventions on the Bmatch platform, bringing the total international reserves as of December to a record-breaking level exceeding USD 6.16 billion,” the Bank stated.

International foreign exchange reserves serve as a vital safeguard for the country’s macroeconomic stability. Accordingly, the NBG consistently prioritises replenishing reserves, a commitment reflected in its stated policy. When market conditions permit, the Bank actively increases the country’s international reserves.

Furthermore, the foreign exchange interventions conducted by the NBG in 2025 are as follows: January–February – no net purchases through Bmatch; March – net purchases amounting to USD 101.7 million; April – USD 266.4 million; May – USD 245.4 million; June – USD 266.0 million; July – USD 416.9 million; August – USD 199.6 million; September – USD 100.0 million; October – USD 167.4 million; November – USD 308.2 million; December – USD 361.0 million.

“Updated data regarding operations in the foreign exchange market will be published on February 25, 2026,” the National Bank of Georgia stated.