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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
TaiwanTaiwan Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 605.07B in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Taiwan Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 605.07B in May 2026, released June 2026, up 2.58B from April's 602.49B reading. The reading matched the 603B consensus. Foreign Exchange Reserves has now risen for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 599.69B, vs 604.17B in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 93rd percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
605.07
Actual
603
Consensus
602.49
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±3.81 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 603
Actual: 605.07
Error: -2.07
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hang Seng | ▼ Inverse | −0.48 | INDEX | Bearish Hang Seng | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.33 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Foreign Exchange Reserves (Taiwan) was reported at 605.07 billion in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of 603.00 billion by 2.07 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of 602.49 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 601.76 billion, ranging from 597.43 billion to 605.49 billion across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 605.01 billion, up from the prior three at 600.85 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 2.87 billion) is lower than the prior year (σ 5.08 billion). In June readings over the past 3 years, Foreign Exchange Reserves has averaged 590.27 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with Hang Seng (Bearish Hang Seng). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish BTC). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 3.81 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 6, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Interest Rate (Jun 18).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Foreign Exchange Reserves — Taiwan
DEFINITION
Foreign Exchange Reserves refer to the amount of foreign currency held by a country's central bank. These reserves are used to maintain stability in the country's currency and to fulfill international payment obligations. They serve as a measure of a country's economic strength and ability to withstand external shocks. Foreign Exchange Reserves are an important financial indicator for investors and policymakers, providing insight into a country's monetary policy and its ability to manage its currency.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 605.1 B, consensus 603 B. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 602.5 B. Before that (Mar 2026): 596.9 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with Hang Seng (Bearish Hang Seng, r=-0.48) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.