Individuals in Belarus remain net sellers of foreign currency. As of August, on a net basis they sold $274 million. The total volume of foreign currency purchased by the population in cash and non‑cash form during the month was $1.183 billion, while the amount sold was $1.457 billion.

Companies – residents of Belarus – were net buyers of foreign currency in August. Over the month they purchased foreign currency worth $190 million more than they sold. The total volume of foreign currency bought by legal entities in August was $3.283 billion, while the amount sold was $3.093 billion.

Overall, from January to August, the net sale of foreign currency by individuals amounted to $1.61 billion, while the net purchase by legal entities was $895.3 million.

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