Foreign exchange transactions in October 2026

Norges Bank carries out foreign exchange transactions on behalf of the government and to fund the transfer of dividends and interest payments to the government. In October 2026, the daily net purchases of foreign exchange for these purposes will amount to NOK 176 million. The net amount arises from Norges Bank needing to purchase foreign currency equivalent to 300 million NOK per day on behalf of the government while simultaneously needing to sell foreign currency equivalent to 124 million NOK per day to fund the transfer of dividends and interest payments to the government.