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RMB Tracker Summary (January 2017)

Core Content

The RMB Tracker provides monthly reporting and statistical insights into the progress of the Renminbi (RMB) towards becoming an international currency. It highlights the usage of RMB in international payments, including its share and rank among other currencies, based on data from SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Main Points

RMB Usage in International Payments

• In December 2016, the RMB payments value decreased by 15.08% compared to November 2016, while the overall payments value for all currencies increased slightly by 0.67%.
• The RMB's share as an international payments currency dropped from 2.31% in December 2015 to 1.68% in December 2016.
• By the end of 2016, the RMB ranked 6th among the most active currencies for international payments.

Factors Affecting RMB Usage

• The decline in RMB usage in December 2016 was attributed to a combination of factors:
  • Slowdown of the Chinese economy
  • Volatility in the RMB exchange rate
  • Regulatory measures on capital outflows

RMB Payments Trends in 2016

• The document includes data on RMB payments sent and received by value, showing the overall trend for the year.
• It also provides a comparison of the RMB's share and rank in international payments between December 2015 and December 2016.

Top 15 RMB Economies by Weight

• The data highlights the inbound and outbound traffic of RMB payments among the top 15 economies, based on value.

RMB Payments Evolution

• A visual representation of the evolution of RMB payments over time is provided, showing the messages exchanged on SWIFT by value.

Key Information

• The SWIFT RMB Tracker is a tool used to monitor the RMB's progress in the international financial system.
• The RMB's decline in usage in 2016 reflects broader economic and regulatory challenges in China.
• The RMB's role as an international currency is influenced by its exchange rate stability, economic performance, and regulatory environment.
• SWIFT offers unique insights and business intelligence solutions to help financial institutions understand their activity and performance in RMB-related transactions.

Additional Resources

• RMB Package: A comprehensive set of tools and reports for tracking RMB usage.
• Business Intelligence solutions: Offer detailed analytics and benchmarking for financial institutions.
• For more information, visit:
  • LinkedIn
  • SWIFTBI on Twitter
  • SWIFT Official Website