The Central Bank of Taiwan reported net turnover of USD 1,104.9 billion in the Taipei foreign exchange market in September 2026, with average daily turnover of USD 55.2 billion. Foreign exchange swaps and spot transactions accounted for most trading, while interbank transactions represented 65.0% of total volume. The figures cover authorized foreign exchange banks and offshore banking units and exclude double counting from interbank transactions. Foreign exchange swaps totaled USD 539.5 billion, or 48.8% of turnover, followed by spot transactions at USD 500.6 billion, or 45.3%. Interbank trading reached USD 717.8 billion, including USD 477.1 billion with foreign banks and USD 240.7 billion with domestic banks. Transactions between banks and customers accounted for the remaining USD 387.1 billion, or 35.0%. Trading between the New Taiwan dollar and foreign currencies accounted for 53.0% of turnover, led by the New Taiwan dollar/U.S. dollar pair at USD 568.5 billion, or 51.5% of total activity. Trading between other currencies represented 47.0%. Separately from foreign exchange activity, banks recorded USD 17.0 billion in interest rate swap turnover and USD 3.3 billion in interest rate option turnover.
Central Bank of Taiwan reports USD 1,104.9 billion in September foreign exchange turnover
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported September 2026 net foreign exchange turnover of USD 1,104.9 billion, averaging USD 55.2 billion daily. Foreign exchange swaps accounted for 48.8% of activity and spot transactions for 45.3%, while interbank trading represented 65.0% of total turnover. The New Taiwan dollar/U.S. dollar pair accounted for 51.5% of trading.