Taiwan Forex Reserves Hit 10-Month Low

Taiwan's foreign exchange reserves fell to USD 596.89 billion in March 2026, from a record high of USD 605.49 billion in the previous month. This marked the lowest level since May 2025, due to returns from the investment and utilization of foreign exchange reserves, fluctuations in the exchange rates of major currencies against the US dollar, and central bank interventions aimed at stabilizing the foreign exchange market.

Taiwan’s foreign exchange reserves rose to USD 605.49 billion in February 2026, up from USD 604.46 billion in the previous month, reaching the highest level recorded since records began in 1961. The increase was primarily supported by returns on investments held within the foreign exchange portfolio, as well as by exchange rate movements of major currencies against the US dollar. By comparison, Taiwan’s foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 577.58 billion in February 2025.

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.