At the same time, cash in hand, in banks, and in other financial institutions, by contrast, decreased almost in half—from 163.4 billion soms to 85.4 billion soms.

The volume of debt securities issued by the National Bank also increased significantly, from 11 billion to 53.2 billion soms. Banknotes and coins in circulation increased, rising from 275.3 billion to 317 billion soms.

The funds of commercial banks and other financial institutions in the regulator’s accounts increased to 168.9 billion soms. At the same time, the funds of the Cabinet of Ministers decreased from 98.1 billion to 79.8 billion soms.

At the end of the reporting period, the National Bank’s profit amounted to 41.5 billion soms, compared to 19.5 billion soms the year before.

The National Bank’s total capital increased from 157.9 billion to 186.3 billion soms, while liabilities increased from 555.3 billion to 644 billion soms.