RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Bank Indonesia (BI) reported that Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 145.3 billion as of the end of July 2026, slightly lower than the USD 145.6 billion recorded at the end of June.

The July reserve position was primarily influenced by tax and service revenues, as well as the issuance of government global bonds denominated in foreign currency.

The issuance aligns with the government’s foreign debt repayment obligations. Foreign exchange reserves also declined due to BI’s efforts to stabilize the rupiah, which remained under pressure from global factors.

BI intervened to stabilize the rupiah in response to renewed uncertainty in global financial markets. Despite the decline, the foreign exchange reserve position at the end of July remains above the international adequacy standard of approximately three months of imports.

The reserves are equivalent to financing 5.5 months of imports or 5.3 months of imports plus government external debt payments. BI assesses that the reserve position through the end of July is sufficient to support external sector resilience.

Foreign exchange reserves also continue to support macroeconomic and financial system stability. BI remains optimistic that Indonesia’s external resilience will stay strong, supported by adequate reserve levels.

BI also expects continued foreign capital inflows, driven by investors’ positive perceptions of Indonesia’s economic outlook and the country’s attractive investment returns. (Gusti Panji)