From March 4 to 8, 2013 the Central Bank organised the second economics training for local journalists, with support of the IMF and Reuters. The first economics workshop for journalists was in January 2011.

Due to Suriname’s prudent macroeconomic policy and the start of financial sector policy reforms, both local and international reports on the status of the economy are coming in, for example the upgrades by three different rating agencies. The higher intensity of news articles and thus a need for comprehensive economic reporting became evident. Evaluation showed the economics training was helpful in upgrading the economic reporting skills of participants.

Experts from the Central Bank of Suriname educated the journalists on the main macro economic indicators and how to interpret these statistics; they spoke about the role of the Central Bank, its supervision and the legal aspects. Moreover the speakers gave an overview of Suriname’s macro economic situation and outlook.

International experts from Reuters and IMF explained the role of journalists in economic news reporting as well as how to write comprehensive economic reports for a news outlet. Reuters went into detail about public finance and reporting on currencies, governments bonds and debt crises. The IMF explained their role and gave an economic outlook for the Caribbean and Suriname.

The Central Bank committed itself to further educate key stakeholders on economic subjects. The Financial literacy program is one of the examples of a broad based education program for society. Also, the Central Bank will engage journalists in their future activities in a more accessible manner.

Exchange RatesMarch 09th and until further notice

Currency Buying Selling
USD 14,018 14,290
EUR 16,628 16,959
GBP 19,396 19,782
ANG 7,699 7,852
AWG 7,784 7,939
BRL 2,438 2,485
TTD 2,063 2,103
BBD 6,907 7,044
XCD 5,190 5,293
PER 100 GYD 6,657 6,790

Gold CertificatesMarch 09th and until further notice

Coupon SRD
5 gram 7.814,97
10 gram 15.629,94
50 gram 78.149,69
100 gram 156.299,39
500 gram 781.496,94
1000 gram 1562993,88
Gold LME: USD 1.701,00 /tr.oz.

Inflation

 Period   Average End-of-period
2020   34.9 60.8
2021   59.1 60.7
2022   52.4 54.6
2023   51.6 32.6
2024   16.2 10.1
       
2025   Month-to-month Year-to-year
Jan   0.6 9.9
Feb   0.4 9.9
Mar   0.5 5.7
Apr   0.7 5.7
May*)   0.8 6.0

*) Preliminary figures

 

 

Weighted Average RatesJuly 03 - 15:00h (Transfers)

Currency Buying Selling
USD 37.089 37.387
EUR 43.750 45.108
GBP 50.641 51.634
XCG 20.379 20.778
AWG 20.605 21.009
BRL 6.829 6.963
TTD 5.478 5.585
BBD 18.283 18.642
XCD 13.737 14.006
GYD PER 100 17.624 17.969
CNY 5.179 5.280

Weighted Average RatesJuly 03 - 15:00h (Banknotes)

Currency Buying Selling
USD 38.058 39.085
EUR 44.598 45.097
GBP 51.964 52.993
XCG 20.911 21.325
AWG 21.143 21.562
BRL 7.007 7.146
TTD 5.621 5.732
BBD 18.761 19.132
XCD 14.096 14.375
GYD PER 100 18.084 18.442
CNY 5.314 5.419

Gold CertificatesJuly 03

Coupon SRD
5 gram 40.095,75
10 gram 80.191,50
50 gram 400.957,50
100 gram 801.915,00
500 gram 4.009.575,00
1000 gram 8.019.149,99
Gold LBMA USD 3.335,70 /tr.oz.

Weighted Average Accepted
OMO Rate

Auction ID Auction Date Rate (%)
CBTD250702-1W 2025-07-02 5,9
CBTD250625-1W 2025-06-25 5,9
CBTD250618-1W 2025-06-18 5,8
CBTD250611-1W 2025-06-11 10,2

Standing Lending Facility Interest Rate

Auction ID Auction Date Rate (%)
CBTD250702-1W 2025-07-02 7,1
CBTD250625-1W 2025-06-25 7,1
CBTD250618-1W 2025-06-18 7,0
CBTD250611-1W 2025-06-11 12,2
Balance sheet

Inflation

 Period   Average End-of-period
2020   34.9 60.8
2021   59.1 60.7
2022   52.4 54.6
2023   51.6 32.6
2024   16.2 10.1
       
2025   Month-to-month Year-to-year
Jan   0.6 9.9
Feb   0.4 9.9
Mar   0.5 5.7
Apr   0.7 5.7
May*)   0.8 6.0

*) Preliminary figures