The Central Bank of Taiwan published data showing the Republic of China (Taiwan)’s foreign exchange reserves totaled USD 596.89 billion at the end of March 2026, a decrease of USD 8.60 billion from the end of the previous month. It attributed the monthly movement to returns from reserve management, exchange rate movements of other reserve currencies against the US dollar, and intervention to smooth volatile capital flows and maintain an orderly foreign exchange market. The central bank also reported that the market value of securities investments and New Taiwan dollar (NTD) deposits held by foreign portfolio investors reached USD 1,259.3 billion at the end of March 2026, equivalent to 211% of foreign exchange reserves. The next dissemination is scheduled for 16:20 on May 6, 2026.
Central Bank of Taiwan 2026-04-07
Central Bank of Taiwan reports March 2026 foreign exchange reserves fell to USD 596.89 billion
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported that foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 596.89 billion at end-March 2026, down USD 8.60 billion from the previous month, reflecting reserve management returns, exchange rate movements and foreign exchange market intervention. It also noted that the market value of securities investments and New Taiwan dollar deposits held by foreign portfolio investors was USD 1,259.3 billion, equivalent to 211% of foreign exchange reserves.