# Haiti monetary stability and economic contraction > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/haiti-monetary-stability-and-economic-contraction > Updated: 2026-09-27T17:37:51.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The Banque de la République d’Haïti (BRH) has reported signs of monetary resilience despite ongoing economic challenges. As of June 2026, the annual inflation rate slowed to 18.9%, down from 32.2% in October 2025, a trend the BRH attributes to lower petroleum prices and active liquidity management. The central bank also noted a relatively stable exchange rate, which has remained consistent for over two years. Foreign exchange reserves have reached $1.9 billion USD, providing approximately eight months of import coverage to support market stability. However, the Haitian economy is experiencing contraction; the Economic Activity Conjunctural Index (ICAE) fell by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2026, with a total annual contraction projected between 1.5% and 1.9%. The BRH identified several risks to economic activity, including insecurity and constraints on the movement of goods and people. To mitigate these issues, the bank intends to maintain a cautious monetary policy to preserve price stability and financial system integrity. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: Haiti inflation slows to 18.9% in June amid economic contraction Haiti's annual inflation slowed to 18.9% in June 2026, though the economy continues to contract. The BRH maintains a cautious monetary policy amid security and fiscal risks. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haiti-inflation-slows-to-189-in-june-amid-economic-contraction ### 2026-09-07: Banque de la République d’Haïti reports $1.9 billion in reserves On its 47th anniversary, the Banque de la République d’Haïti reported $1.9 billion in reserves, a stabilizing exchange rate, and a decrease in the annual inflation rate to 18.9% as of June 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/banque-de-la-rpublique-dhati-reports-19-billion-in-reserves --- Cite as: Haiti monetary stability and economic contraction. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/haiti-monetary-stability-and-economic-contraction