## Classification of Exchange Rate Arrangements and Monetary Frameworks

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [Classification of Exchange Rate Arrangements and Monetary Frameworks](https://www.imf.org/en/data/imf-finances/mfd-er)

## Other formats

- [Markdown version](/en/data/imf-finances/mfd-er/index.md)
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### Overview
- The scheme ranks exchange rate Arrangements on the basis of the degree of flexibility of the arrangement or a formal or informal commitment to a given exchange rate path.
- The scheme is linked to IMF surveillance tools including:
  - Surveillance a factsheet
  - Article IV Staff Reports
  - Mission Concluding Statements
  - Joint Staff Assessments of Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs)
  - Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP)
  - Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSCs)

### Methodology
- Principal criterion:
  - Degree of flexibility of the exchange rate arrangement
  - Presence of a formal or informal commitment to a given exchange rate path

### Document releases and update history
- Last Updated: February 25, 2009
- Document listings with dates as presented:
  - De Facto Classification of Exchange Rate Regimes and Monetary Policy Frameworks -- as of April 31, 2008 — February 25, 2009
  - De Facto Classification of Exchange Rate Regimes and Monetary Framework -- as of July 31, 2006 — December 22, 2006
  - De Facto Classification of Exchange Rate Regimes and Monetary Framework -- as of December 31, 2005 — July 18, 2006
  - De Facto Classification of Exchange Rate Regimes and Monetary Policy Framework -- as of June 30, 2005 — July 18, 2006
  - Classification of Exchange Rate Arrangements and Monetary Policy Frameworks -- as of December 31, 2004 — March 22, 2005
  - Classification of Exchange Rate Arrangements and Monetary Policy Frameworks -- as of June 30, 2004 — October 29, 2004
  - Classification of Exchange Rate Arrangements and Monetary Policy Frameworks -- as of December 31, 2003 — June 02, 2004
  - Classification of Exchange Rate Arrangements and Monetary Policy Frameworks -- as of June 30, 2003 — March 15, 2004

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## References

- [Surveillance a factsheet](https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/IMF-Surveillance)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/data/imf-finances/mfd-er_