Taiwan Forex Reserves Dip Slightly in November

Taiwan’s foreign exchange reserves increased to USD 604.46 billion in January 2026, from USD 602.55 billion in December 2025. It marked the highest level since records began in 1961, mainly driven by returns from the investment and utilization of foreign exchange reserves, as well as exchange rate movements of major currencies against the US dollar. In comparison, Taiwan’s foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 577.58 billion in January 2025.

Taiwan’s foreign exchange reserves rose to USD 602.55 billion in December 2025 from USD 599.79 billion in November, reaching their highest level in three months. The increase was supported by returns on reserve management and exchange rate movements of major currencies against the US dollar. By comparison, reserves stood at USD 576.68 billion in December 2024.

Taiwan’s foreign exchange reserves fell to USD 599.79 billion in November 2025, down from USD 600.2 billion in October. The dip was driven by returns from foreign exchange reserve management, exchange rate movements of major currencies against the USD, and central bank interventions to maintain an orderly foreign exchange market. For comparison, reserves stood at USD 577.9 billion in November 2024.