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 79.4% over the selected period — from -1.73B USD to -0.36B USD.
▸Total SBP Reserves rose 24.6% over the selected period — from 17.39B USD to 21.66B USD.
▸Over this period, Current Account and Total SBP Reserves showed little consistent relationship, moving in opposite directions (correlation coefficient: -0.18).
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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