Taiwan dollar slides most among Asian currencies in a quiet overnight session
The Taiwan dollar lost 0.47% against the U.S. dollar in overnight trading, while most Asian currencies barely moved, according to Reuters currency quotes.
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what happened
Reuters data show the Taiwan dollar at 32.598 per U.S. dollar at 0213 GMT, 0.47% weaker than the previous reading of 32.445. Most other Asian currencies moved within 0.1%, including the yen, Singapore dollar, peso and yuan. The Korean won gained 0.33% and the Indonesian rupiah added 0.17%.
Since the start of 2026, the Taiwan dollar has fallen 3.56% against its end-2025 level of 31.438. Among regional currencies, the peso (down 6.67%), the rupiah (down 7.39%) and the baht (down 6.38%) have weakened the most, while the won has risen 8.50% and the yuan 4.62%.
why it matters
The move is modest for markets, within normal daily volatility. The table does not explain the reasons behind the diverging trends, so conclusions about the drivers would be premature. Exchange rates across Asia matter for regional exporters and for returns on local assets.
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- Taiwan dollar weakens most among muted Asian currencies — Reuters, 20 October 2026 at 02:25 UTC
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