12:21 - 3.03.2026

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March 3, Fineko/abc.az. At the interest rate meeting of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan on February 4, it was noted that stability in the foreign exchange market continues to play an important role in ensuring price stability.

ABC.AZ reports that in 2025, exchange offices exceeded sales of foreign currency in cash over its purchase by $423 million.

In January 2026, banks sold $135.6 million worth of cash to the population and bought only $124.9 million from them.

The indicators of the external sector, which play the crucial role in shaping the balance in the foreign exchange market, remain favorable.

Customs statistical data shows that in 2025, positive balance of $700 million was recorded in country's foreign trade.

According to preliminary estimates, excluding gold imports, the foreign trade surplus exceeded $6.9 billion.