Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Drop by 6.3% to US$ 6.45 Bn in June 2026 📉

Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets experienced a contraction in June 2026, driven primarily by a decline in foreign currency and gold holdings, according to provisional Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data. • Overall Figures: Total official reserve assets fell by 6.3% Month-on-Month (MoM), dropping to USD 6,450 million (approx. US$ 6.45 Bn) from USD 6,881 million in May 2026. This represents an absolute decrease of USD 431 million. • Foreign Exchange Breakdown: The decline was heavily influenced by a 6.1% drop in foreign exchange reserves, which decreased to USD 6,254 million compared to the previous month. • Gold Reserves: Liquid gold reserves also saw a sharp double-digit contraction, declining by 11.7% MoM to settle at USD 191 million.