Currency Trust Monitor
Tracking the evolution of global currency trust. Is the dollar declining, or is global trust fragmenting across multiple dimensions?
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Dollar Share Indicators
Global Reserve Share
Trade Invoicing Share
SWIFT Transactions
FX Turnover Share
Reserve Diversification Tracker
Global foreign exchange reserves by currency allocation (IMF COFER data)
Trade Invoicing by Region
| Region | USD | EUR | CNY | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | 96% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| Europe | 23% | 66% | 2% | 9% |
| Asia-Pacific | 74% | 3% | 12% | 11% |
| Middle East | 89% | 6% | 2% | 3% |
| Africa | 45% | 38% | 8% | 9% |
Confidence vs Liquidity Metrics
Treasury Market Liquidity
Deep, liquid markets with global participation
Inflation Credibility
Post-pandemic normalization ongoing
Fiscal Position
Rising debt-to-GDP concerns
Rule of Law
Institutional stability and contract enforcement
Alternative Currency Assessment
Euro
Fragmented fiscal policy, banking union incomplete
Regional reserve, trade invoicing in Europe
Chinese Yuan
Capital controls, convertibility restrictions, trust deficit
Growing in bilateral trade, minimal reserve holdings
Gold
Not a medium of exchange, storage costs, volatility
Central bank accumulation, crisis hedge
Crypto/CBDCs
Volatility, regulatory uncertainty, scalability
Experimental, no reserve currency status
Trust as Strategic Asset
| Dimension | USD | CNY | EUR | What It Means |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Enforcement | 92 | 45 | 88 | Legal predictability and court system reliability |
| Capital Convertibility | 98 | 35 | 95 | Ability to move funds freely across borders |
| Military Backing | 95 | 72 | 55 | Geopolitical security umbrella for holders |
| Network Effects | 94 | 28 | 78 | Depth of markets, availability of instruments |
| Inflation Track Record | 65 | 70 | 72 | Long-term purchasing power preservation |
Financial Sovereignty Metrics
China
CIPS development, gold accumulation, bilateral swaps
Russia
SPFS system, de-dollarization, commodity currencies
India
Rupee trade agreements, UPI expansion
Saudi Arabia
Petroyuan exploration, BRICS discussions
Brazil
Real-yuan trade, local currency settlements
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