Angola’s foreign exchange reserves slipped slightly at the start of the year, easing to $15.8 billion in January 2026 from $15.9 billion in December 2025. The latest data, updated on 16 February 2026, indicate a marginal month‑on‑month decline of $0.1 billion.
While the movement is modest, the downtick suggests a mild drawdown in external buffers at a time when FX reserve levels remain closely watched as an indicator of the country’s capacity to manage external obligations and currency stability. Market participants are likely to monitor upcoming data to see whether January’s dip proves temporary or signals the beginning of a broader trend in Angola’s reserve dynamics.
