Taiwan’s foreign exchange reserves inched up at the start of 2026, rising to USD 604.46 billion in January from USD 602.55 billion in December 2025, according to data updated on 5 February 2026.
The latest figures signal a modest increase in the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan)’s currency buffer, extending the high reserve levels maintained at the end of last year. The January reading surpasses the December 2025 figure, underscoring continued strength in Taiwan’s external position as the new year began.
With FX reserves hovering above the USD 600 billion mark, Taiwan retains substantial capacity to manage currency market volatility and support financial stability, though the data release does not detail the drivers behind the month‑on‑month uptick.
