Hong Kong’s foreign exchange reserves fell to USD 430.8 billion in March 2026, the lowest level since December and down from USD 439.3 billion in the previous month. Including unsettled foreign exchange contracts, reserve assets stood at USD 430.5 billion, compared with USD 439.3 billion at the end of February. Despite the decline, reserves remained substantial, equivalent to more than five times the currency in circulation and around 38% of Hong Kong dollar M3. source: Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Hong Kong decreased to 430800 USD Million in March from 439300 USD Million in February of 2026. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Hong Kong averaged 258984.22 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 April of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-06 08:30 AM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Feb $439.2B $435.6B
2026-04-09 08:30 AM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Mar $430.8B $439.3B
2026-05-08 08:30 AM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Apr $430.8B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Banks Balance Sheet 31606316.31 31305047.35 HKD Million Feb 2026
Foreign Exchange Reserves 430800.00 439300.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Interest Rate 4.00 4.00 percent Mar 2026
Loans to Private Sector 10245411.00 10136142.00 HKD Million Jan 2026
Money Supply M0 629593.00 623188.00 HKD Million Jan 2026
Money Supply M1 3343979.00 3235157.00 HKD Million Feb 2026
Money Supply M2 20775858.00 20601368.00 HKD Million Feb 2026
Money Supply M3 20819286.00 20647395.00 HKD Million Feb 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
430800.00 439300.00 499400.00 38357.00 1993 - 2026 USD Million Monthly
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Hong Kong Forex Reserves Fall in March
Hong Kong’s foreign exchange reserves fell to USD 430.8 billion in March 2026, the lowest level since December and down from USD 439.3 billion in the previous month. Including unsettled foreign exchange contracts, reserve assets stood at USD 430.5 billion, compared with USD 439.3 billion at the end of February. Despite the decline, reserves remained substantial, equivalent to more than five times the currency in circulation and around 38% of Hong Kong dollar M3.
2026-04-09
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