This paper employs a quantile regression approach to explore the determinants
and properties of international foreign exchange reserves in Serbia and
North Macedonia, at various foreign exchange levels. The observed period
covers quarterly data for 2005q1-2019q1. The results reveal
quantile-dependent determinants of foreign exchange reserves and enable
comparison between the two countries, showing co-movements between monetary
policy and economic fluctuations. Following the estimates obtained in this
research, the paper compares the role of foreign exchange reserves in Serbia
and North Macedonia.