Hong Kong’s foreign exchange reserves rose to USD 439.2 billion in February 2026, the highest since July 2022, and up from USD 435.6 billion in the previous month. No unsettled foreign exchange contracts were recorded at the end of February or January. These reserves now stand at over five times the currency in circulation and represent around 38% of Hong Kong dollar M3. source: Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Hong Kong increased to 439200 USD Million in February from 435600 USD Million in January of 2026. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Hong Kong averaged 258511.92 USD Million from 1993 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 499400.00 USD Million in November of 2021 and a record low of 38357.00 USD Million in June of 1993. This page provides the latest reported value for - Hong Kong Foreign Exchange Reserves - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Hong Kong Foreign Exchange Reserves - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-06 08:30 AM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Jan $435.6B $427.9B
2026-03-06 08:30 AM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Feb $439.2B $435.6B
2026-04-07 08:30 AM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Mar $439.2B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Banks Balance Sheet 30638528.77 30103347.60 HKD Million Dec 2025
Foreign Exchange Reserves 439200.00 435600.00 USD Million Feb 2026
Interest Rate 4.00 4.00 percent Jan 2026
Loans to Private Sector 10136142.00 10002556.00 HKD Million Dec 2025
Money Supply M0 623188.00 620223.00 HKD Million Dec 2025
Money Supply M1 3235157.00 3109917.00 HKD Million Jan 2026
Money Supply M2 20601368.00 20602349.00 HKD Million Jan 2026
Money Supply M3 20647395.00 20648542.00 HKD Million Jan 2026


Hong Kong Foreign Exchange Reserves
In Hong Kong, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
439200.00 435600.00 499400.00 38357.00 1993 - 2026 USD Million Monthly
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Hong Kong Forex Reserves Highest Since 2022
Hong Kong’s foreign exchange reserves rose to USD 439.2 billion in February 2026, the highest since July 2022, and up from USD 435.6 billion in the previous month. No unsettled foreign exchange contracts were recorded at the end of February or January. These reserves now stand at over five times the currency in circulation and represent around 38% of Hong Kong dollar M3.
2026-03-06
Hong Kong Forex Reserves Hit 3-Year High
Hong Kong’s foreign exchange reserves rose to a three-year high of USD 435.6 billion in January 2026, from USD 427.8 billion in December 2025. The reserves remain more than five times the currency in circulation and represent approximately 38% of the Hong Kong dollar M3. At the end of January, there were no unsettled foreign exchange contracts.
2026-02-06
Hong Kong Forex Reserves Dip Slightly in December
Hong Kong’s foreign exchange reserves fell to USD 427.9 billion in December 2025, down from USD 429.4 billion in November, according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. The reserves remain more than five times the currency in circulation and represent approximately 38% of the Hong Kong dollar M3. At the end of December, there were no unsettled foreign exchange contracts.
2026-01-07