The average stock of one-week deposits stood at HUF 10.474 trillion in February, up HUF 1.133 trillion from the previous month.

MNB noted that average balances on lenders' reserve accounts exceeded the HUF 352 bln requirement by HUF 11 bln during the month.

The monthly data show average stock of currency in circulation reached HUF 7.896 tln in February, rising HUF 126 bln from a month earlier.