Russia Sets Jan. 16–Feb. 5 FX and Gold Sales at 192.1 Billion Rubles

Overview

• The Finance Ministry announced sales of foreign currency and gold totaling 192.1 billion rubles for January 16 to February 5, 2026, in an official statement reported by TASS.
• The daily selling pace is set at the equivalent of 12.8 billion rubles, which TASS estimated at about $163.1 million.
• The program is being conducted under the fiscal rule that guides the use of certain revenues and reserve assets.
• The previous plan for December 5 to January 15 called for 123.4 billion rubles in sales, which TASS put at roughly $1.57 billion, indicating a step-up in the new period.
• Separately, the Bank of Russia disclosed yuan sales on the domestic market totaling 10.2 billion rubles for settlements dated January 14 and the same amount for January 15.