Assets: Other: Special Drawing Rights Certificate Account: Week Average
WOSDRA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
15,200.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
The Special Drawing Rights (SDR) Certificate Account represents a unique international reserve asset created by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This metric tracks the U.S. holdings of SDRs, which serve as a supplemental international monetary reserve instrument.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
Special Drawing Rights are essentially an international type of monetary reserve currency that can supplement member countries' official reserves. Economists use this data to assess the United States' international financial positioning and potential liquidity in global monetary systems.
Methodology
The data is collected weekly by the Federal Reserve and represents the average balance of SDR certificates held by the United States during that period.
Historical Context
Policymakers and central bankers analyze this trend to understand international monetary dynamics and potential cross-border financial interventions.
Key Facts
- SDRs are created by the IMF as a supplemental international reserve asset
- The value of SDRs is based on a basket of international currencies
- SDRs can be exchanged for hard currencies among IMF member countries
FAQs
Q: What are Special Drawing Rights?
A: Special Drawing Rights are an international reserve asset created by the IMF to supplement member countries' official reserves. They represent a potential claim on the freely usable currencies of IMF members.
Q: How are SDRs valued?
A: SDRs are valued based on a weighted basket of major international currencies, including the U.S. dollar, euro, Chinese renminbi, Japanese yen, and British pound sterling.
Q: Why do countries hold SDRs?
A: Countries hold SDRs to diversify their foreign exchange reserves and provide a potential buffer against economic volatility or balance of payments challenges.
Q: Can SDRs be traded?
A: SDRs can be exchanged between IMF member countries for hard currencies, providing a mechanism for international financial liquidity and support.
Q: How often is WOSDRA data updated?
A: The WOSDRA data is typically updated on a weekly basis, representing the average SDR certificate account balance during that period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Other: Special Drawing Rights Certificate Account: Week Average [WOSDRA], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025