The foreign exchange reserves in 1996 -- 97 were approximately what percent of the average foreign exchange reserves over the period under review?
125%
Average foreign exchange reserves over the given period =[18×(2640+3720+2520+3360+3120+4320+5040+3120)]million US $ = 3480 million US $.
Foreign, exchange reserves in 1996 -- 97 = 4320 million US $.
∴ Required Percentage =43203480×100=124.14%=125%.