Financial Central Bank starts ambitious financial education program

The Central Bank of Suriname is trying to act as a catalyst for knowledge. The central bank has started an ambitious program to train young graduates in various central bank areas, with hands-on experience with policies and cooperation with other institutions. We intend to also exchange young trainees with other organizations.

Financial Literacy Program

The Central Bank of Suriname joined the OECD as a regular member of the OECD International Network on Financial Education (INFE) in January 2013.

Economics training program for journalists

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.

Financial education for Small and Medium Enterprises

To support the growth of the private sectors, mainly small and medium enterprises, the Central Bank invests in a train the trainer program. The program is expected to start in 2013.

Anti-money laundering seminar for Public Sector Managers

On November 28th and 29th 2012 the Central Bank of Suriname, with support of the IMF, organised a seminar on money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism. Representatives of local financial institutes like banks; insurance companies and money exchangers have participated in this two-day event.

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