According to the data of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, the gross foreign exchange reserves of the republic have increased.

The Central Bank reported that the methodology for calculating foreign-exchange reserves is conducted in accordance with the standards of the International Monetary Fund. Foreign-exchange reserves consist of foreign exchange assets and monetary gold bullion.

As of January 1, 2019, gross foreign-exchange reserves of the country have increased by $1,09 billion and amounted to slightly more than $27 billion. Of these, assets in foreign currency – $12,4 billion, monetary gold – $14,6 billion.

On January 1, net foreign-exchange reserves amounted to $26,3 billion.