In 2012 inflation was significantly lower than in 2011 (figure 1). The annual average inflation was 5.0%, while the 12-month figure dropped from 15.3% at end 2011 to 4.4 % at end 2012. Early last year, the Central Bank had announced a policy target of between 5% and 6%, which has thus been achieved. The policy anchor is maintained at 5% or less for 2013.


Bron: Algemeen Bureau voor de Statistiek

The Central Bank reports that both the Bank and the Ministry of Finance have expressed a commitment to low-inflation policies. In the first place, central bank financing of a possible budget deficit should be contained. Furthermore, efforts to reduce pressure on prices will be discussed with the social partners, notes the mother bank. It goes on to say that historically the Bank has had only a few monetary instruments at its disposal; such as currently, the cash reserves ratio. The bank therefore plans to introduce more instruments such as open market operations and a modern interbank lending facility in the near future.

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

    Average End-of-period
2022   52.4 54.6
       
2023   Month-to-month Year-to-year
Jan   3.7 55.6
Feb   3.2 57.9
Mar   3.2 59.6
Apr   5.7 65.4
May   2.4 65.0
Jun   2.3 54.6
Jul   3.0 56.6
Aug   2.0 53.5
Sep   1.5 50.8
Oct   1.0 42.9
Nov   0.6 38.7
Dec   0.1 32.6
       
2024   Month-to-month Year-to-year
Jan   0.9 29.0
Feb   0.4 25.4
Mar   4.4 26.8
Apr   0.7 20.9
May   0.5 18.6
Jun   0.2 16.2
Jul   0.1 13.0
Aug   0.3 11.1
Sep   0.9 10.5
Oct   0.6 10.1
Nov   0.2 9.6
Dec*)   0.5 10.1

*) Preliminary figures

 

 

Weighted Average RatesFebruary 06 - 10:00h (Transfers)

Currency Buying Selling
USD 34.762 35.450
EUR 36.172 36.750
GBP 43.605 44.459
ANG 19.100 19.474
AWG 19.312 19.691
BRL 6.005 6.123
TTD 5.115 5.215
BBD 17.136 17.472
XCD 12.875 13.127
GYD PER 100 16.518 16.842
CNY 4.780 4.873

Weighted Average RatesFebruary 06 - 10:00h (Banknotes)

Currency Buying Selling
USD 34.955 35.307
EUR 35.719 36.102
GBP 43.847 44.715
ANG 19.206 19.586
AWG 19.419 19.804
BRL 6.039 6.158
TTD 5.143 5.245
BBD 17.231 17.573
XCD 12.946 13.203
GYD PER 100 16.610 16.939
CNY 4.806 4.901

Gold CertificatesFebruary 06

Coupon SRD
5 gram 32.723,73
10 gram 65.447,47
50 gram 327.237,34
100 gram 654.474,69
500 gram 3.272.373,45
1000 gram 6.544.746,89
Gold LBMA USD 2.871,15 /tr.oz.

Weighted Average Accepted
OMO Rate

Auction ID Auction Date Rate (%)
CBTD250205-1W 2025-02-05 6,9
CBTD250130-1W 2025-01-30 9,0
CBTD250122-1W 2025-01-22 11,6
CBTD250115-1W 2025-01-15 12,9

Standing Lending Facility Interest Rate

Auction ID Auction Date Rate (%)
CBTD250205-1W 2025-02-05 8,3
CBTD250130-1W 2025-01-30 10,8
CBTD250122-1W 2025-01-22 13,9
CBTD250115-1W 2025-01-15 15,5
Balance sheet

Inflation

    Average End-of-period
2022   52.4 54.6
       
2023   Month-to-month Year-to-year
Jan   3.7 55.6
Feb   3.2 57.9
Mar   3.2 59.6
Apr   5.7 65.4
May   2.4 65.0
Jun   2.3 54.6
Jul   3.0 56.6
Aug   2.0 53.5
Sep   1.5 50.8
Oct   1.0 42.9
Nov   0.6 38.7
Dec   0.1 32.6
       
2024   Month-to-month Year-to-year
Jan   0.9 29.0
Feb   0.4 25.4
Mar   4.4 26.8
Apr   0.7 20.9
May   0.5 18.6
Jun   0.2 16.2
Jul   0.1 13.0
Aug   0.3 11.1
Sep   0.9 10.5
Oct   0.6 10.1
Nov   0.2 9.6
Dec*)   0.5 10.1

*) Preliminary figures