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# South Africa Foreign Exchange Reserves

> South Africa foreign exchange reserves is $73.5B as of Jul 2026, from $74.1B. History from 2000, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in South Africa fell to $73.5B in Jul 2026 from $74.1B in Jun 2026.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in South Africa averaged $43.2B from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of $81.1B in Feb 2026 and a record low of $10.5B in Nov 2000. The series is reported monthly with history from 2000.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $73.5B | $74.1B | $81.1B (Feb 2026) | $10.5B (Nov 2000) | 2000–2026 | USD bn | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is South Africa's foreign exchange reserves right now?**

Foreign Exchange Reserves in South Africa is $73.5B as of Jul 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for South Africa's foreign exchange reserves?**

The all-time high is $81.1B (Feb 2026); the record low is $10.5B (Nov 2000), over a series starting in 2000.

**How often is this series updated?**

Foreign Exchange Reserves for South Africa is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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