Predetermined short-term: Guidelines … vis-s-vis Forwards in Russia
Russia: Predetermined short-term: Guidelines … vis-s-vis Forwards was -1.60 billion in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Predetermined short-term net drains on foreign currency assets in Russia, 2008–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2020, predetermined short-term net drains on foreign currency assets in Russia stood at -1.60 billion.
The figure is down 692.7% on the previous year and up 77.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, predetermined short-term net drains on foreign currency assets in Russia peaked at -59.40 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, -8.83 billion, in 2012.
Russia ranks 48th of 59 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Predetermined short-term: Guidelines … vis-s-vis Forwards in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | -7.12 billion | — |
| 2012 | -8.83 billion | +24.0% |
| 2013 | -8.54 billion | -3.4% |
| 2014 | -2.12 billion | -75.2% |
| 2015 | -205.60 million | -90.3% |
| 2016 | -624.40 million | +203.7% |
| 2018 | -59.40 million | -90.5% |
| 2019 | -202.00 million | +240.1% |
| 2020 | -1.60 billion | +692.7% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's -1.60 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is -7.06 million, 227.0× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Russia's -1.60 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -4.11 million, 389.5× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -7.12 billion | -7.12 billion | -7.12 billion | 1 |
| 2010s | -2.94 billion | -8.83 billion | -59.40 million | 7 |
| 2020s | -1.60 billion | -1.60 billion | -1.60 billion | 1 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More financial sector data for Russia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 34.9 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 25.48 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 34.9 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is predetermined short-term net drains on foreign currency assets in Russia?
- Predetermined short-term net drains on foreign currency assets in Russia was -1.60 billion in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest predetermined short-term net drains on foreign currency assets recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was -59.40 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest predetermined short-term net drains on foreign currency assets recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.83 billion in 2012.
- How does Russia rank for predetermined short-term net drains on foreign currency assets?
- Russia ranks 48th out of 59 countries with data for 2020.
- Is predetermined short-term net drains on foreign currency assets rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Predetermined short-term net drains on foreign currency assets (nominal value), Forwards and futures in foreign currencies vis-s-vis the domestic currency (including the forward leg of currency swaps), Up to 1 month, Short positions (International Reserves and Foreign Currency Liquidity: Guidelines . Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The International Reserves and Foreign Currency Liquidity (IRFCL, or the “Reserves Data Template”) dataset includes data on the amount and composition of countries’ official reserve assets, other foreign currency assets held by monetary authorities and central governments, and short-term foreign currency obligations and related activities of monetary authorities and central governments that can lead to drains on official reserves and other foreign currency assets. This website re-disseminates IMF member countries' data on international reserves and foreign currency liquidity in a common template and in a common currency (the U.S. dollar). Historical data by country are also available. Please note that the re-dissemination of the template data by the Fund does not constitute endorsement of the quality of the data by the Fund.