The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) injected significant foreign currency into the market in September 2025 to help stabilize exchange rates. Last month, the bank sold over US$39 million that it had purchased from Cut, Make, and Pack (CMP) companies. It also supplied the market with an additional $680,000, 6.2 million Chinese yuan, and 300,000 Thai baht through its online trading platform.
This continues a pattern of active intervention by the central bank. In previous months, the CBM similarly sold millions of dollars, yuan, and baht to manage currency values. These measures are part of the bank’s ongoing strategy to curb instability and prevent the devaluation of the local currency.
To further strengthen the financial system, the CBM has authorized private banks to trade foreign exchange freely online based on market supply and demand. The bank is also collaborating with law enforcement agencies to take legal action against anyone attempting to manipulate the currency market.
