The Central Bank of Taiwan reported that foreign exchange reserves fell by USD 4.31 billion from the previous month to USD 596.44 billion at the end of October 2026. The change reflected reserve management returns, movements in other reserve currencies against the U.S. dollar and central bank intervention to smooth volatile capital flows and maintain an orderly foreign exchange market. Foreign portfolio investors’ securities investments and New Taiwan dollar deposits had a combined market value of USD 1,742.6 billion at the end of October, equivalent to 292% of foreign exchange reserves.
Central Bank of Taiwan reports USD 4.31 billion decline in foreign exchange reserves to USD 596.44 billion
Taiwan’s foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 596.44 billion at the end of October 2026, down USD 4.31 billion over the month, according to the Central Bank of Taiwan. Reserve management returns, currency movements and intervention to smooth volatile capital flows accounted for the change.