Compares Pakistan's monthly current account balance (money flowing in vs out internationally) with the level of foreign exchange reserves it leaves behind.
Compares Pakistan's monthly current account balance (money flowing in vs out internationally) with the level of foreign exchange reserves it leaves behind.
▸Current Account rose 78.7% over the selected period — from -1.54B USD to -0.33B USD.
▸Total SBP Reserves fell 15.6% over the selected period — from 20.31B USD to 17.15B USD.
▸Over this period, Current Account and Total SBP Reserves showed little consistent relationship, moving in opposite directions (correlation coefficient: -0.26).
Sources:: SBP EasyData
A persistent current account deficit drains reserves over time unless offset by financial inflows (loans, FDI, remittances) — this comparison shows how directly the two have moved together historically.
Why would reserves rise even during a current account deficit?
Reserves reflect ALL foreign currency flows, not just the current account — external borrowing, IMF disbursements, and bilateral deposits can offset a current account deficit and keep reserves stable or rising.
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