Angola’s foreign exchange reserves declined slightly in May 2026, slipping to $15.5 billion from $15.8 billion in April 2026, according to the latest data updated on 16 June 2026.
The marginal $0.3 billion decrease signals a modest drawdown in external buffers over the month, following April’s higher reserve position. While the move is not dramatic in absolute terms, changes in FX reserves are closely watched by investors and policymakers as an indicator of a country’s capacity to support its currency and meet external obligations.
Market participants will now be monitoring whether May’s decline marks the start of a trend or a temporary adjustment, as Angola navigates its broader macroeconomic and external financing conditions in the months ahead.
