U.S. Dollar Trades Around NT$31.61 in Taipei at 10 a.m. on May 19, 2026

Early trading in Taipei on May 19, 2026 showed the U.S. dollar strengthening slightly against the New Taiwan dollar (TWD).

At 10 a.m. Taipei time, the exchange rate was reported at about NT$31.61 per US$1, marking a modest rise compared with the previous trading session.

Exchange Rate at 10 a.m.

• USD/TWD rate: approximately NT$31.613 per US$1
• Change from previous close: +NT$0.068

This means the U.S. dollar gained roughly 6.8 cents in Taiwan dollars during early morning trading.

Comparison With the Previous Close

The previous session closed at NT$31.545 per US$1 on May 18, 2026, according to data from Taiwan’s central bank indicators.

Adding the morning increase of NT$0.068 to that closing level results in a trading rate of about NT$31.613 during the 10 a.m. session. Market pricing around this level is consistent with mid‑market exchange data showing the U.S. dollar trading near NT$31.6 against the Taiwan dollar during the same period.

What the Move Indicates

A rise in the USD/TWD rate means the U.S. dollar strengthened slightly while the New Taiwan dollar weakened in early trading. Such short‑term movements often reflect:

• routine foreign‑exchange market fluctuations
• global demand for the U.S. dollar
• regional capital flows and trading activity

In this case, the move was relatively small, representing a minor early‑session adjustment rather than a major currency shift.

Overall, the 10 a.m. Taipei trading rate of roughly NT$31.613 per U.S. dollar—up NT$0.068 from the previous close—showed a modest strengthening of the U.S. currency in the local forex market.