Between March 2023 and March 2024, several central banks across the world experienced significant annual decreases in international reserve assets, indicating a potential shift in economic dynamics. The Bank of Tanzania reported the largest decrease, with a 46 percent drop. It was followed by Banco Central de Bolobia, with a 45 percent decrease.
Worst performing central banks worldwide as of March 2024, by annual decrease in international reserve assets
The source adds the following information: Central bank reserves include foreign exchange, gold, IMF position, and special drawing right holdings. Figures were calculated using year-on-year figures between March 2023 and March 2024. Where these data were unavailable, annual changes from the latest reported data were registered.
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