Category: Press Releases

Press Release: CBSI on POB fake news

CBSI on POB fake news (Honiara 03.10.18) – The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) strongly advises the public to stop spreading false information about the operations of one of the commercial banks....

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Press Release: CBSI appoints new Deputy Governor

Press Release: Dr Luke Forau Appointed as New Deputy Governor to CBSI Honiara. 21.09.18 – The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has formally announced the appointment of its new Deputy Governor, Dr. Luke Forau (PhD)....

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Press Release: New polymer banknote signed off

Press Release: Governor Rarawa signs off on $5 Polymer banknote proof Melbourne, AUSTRALIA – Governor Denton Rarawa officially signed off on the Solomon Island’s latest $5 polymer banknote proof at Note Printing Australia’s high...

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Key Statistics

Inflation (Source: SINSO)
(August, 2025) 5.5%
GDP: 2022
(Source: SINSO)
Constant Price: 2012
Real GDP
SBD$ 10,894.6m
Nominal GDP
SBD$ 12,774.5m
Real GDP Growth2.4%
Foreign Reserves
(November 19, 2025)SBD $6,432m
Interest Rates
(July, 2025)
Deposit Rate0.49%
Lending Rate8.58%
Money Supply
(November 19, 2025)SBD $6,834m

Exchange Rates


Per
SBD

Today
28/11/25

Last Week
21/11/25
USD0.12130.1212
GBP0.09160.0927
EUR0.10460.1051
AUD0.18580.1877
NZD0.21220.2163
JPY18.9519.09
SDR0.08930.0893
CNY
0.85840.8624
Index111.20112.60