Turkey’s gross foreign exchange reserves continued to strengthen, rising to $75.17 billion, according to data updated on 20 August 2026. The latest figure marks an increase from the previous level of $71.02 billion, signaling ongoing accumulation of foreign currency buffers.
The $4.15 billion gain in reserves underscores a period of improved external positioning for Turkey, with policymakers likely to view the expansion as support for financial stability and the country’s ability to meet external obligations. While the underlying drivers of the increase were not detailed in the data, the move adds further cushion against potential currency market volatility and external shocks.
Market participants and analysts will be watching subsequent releases closely to assess whether this upward trajectory in gross FX reserves is sustained and how it interacts with broader monetary and exchange-rate policy in the months ahead.
