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Azerbaijan's Central Bank holds extraordinary foreign exchange auction

19 March 2020 17:03 (UTC+04:00)
Azerbaijan's Central Bank holds extraordinary foreign exchange auction

By Trend

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) held an extraordinary foreign currency auction with the participation of the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ), during which Azerbaijani banks acquired $155 million, Trend reports referring to CBA.

According to CBA, demand from the banks at the auction increased by 10.4 percent or by $22.9 million compared to the previous auction, reaching $243.7 million.

Considering the number of days remaining before the next scheduled auction, as well as with the aim of ensuring uninterrupted currency trading by the banks on weekends, the demand of banks at the auction will be fully provided.

The first foreign exchange auction in a long time was held with the participation of SOFAZ on March 10, 2020, during which Azerbaijani banks acquired 323.2 million manat ($190.1 million).

CBA began to hold foreign exchange auctions through unilateral sale of foreign currency in competitive conditions since mid-January 2017. In March 2020, it was decided to hold extraordinary foreign exchange auctions in connection with the increased demand of the population for foreign currency amid the failed deal OPEC+ (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries), which entailed a sharp decline in oil prices.

(1 USD = 1.7 AZN on March 19)

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