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NT$
New Taiwan Dollar
TWD · Taiwan
21
Low
Risk
Risk
What does this mean for you?
The New Taiwan Dollar is one of the safest currencies in the world, scoring just 21 out of 100. Strong institutions, low inflation, and global trust make it a reliable store of value.
You only need about 3.7%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓
Inflation
2.2%
Debt / GDP
27.0%
GDP Growth
4.3%
FX Volatility
14.9
Governance
1.3
Reserves
18.0 mo
Analysis
What's working well
Prices are stable — your money holds its value well
Government debt is low — less pressure to print money
Strong institutions and rule of law
What to watch out for
No major concerns
Savings Impact Calculator
NT$
Holding cash in TWD2.2% inflation
NT$897−NT$103 (10% purchasing power lost)
Your NT$1,000 buys 10% less in 5 years
What if you invested NT$1,000 instead? (5yr, in TWD terms)
Hold USD Cash
NT$859
−NT$141
-3.0%/yr net in TWD
S&P 500
NT$1611
+NT$611
range: NT$734–NT$3176
10% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±16% vol
Gold
NT$1469
+NT$469
range: NT$418–NT$4007
8% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±24% vol
Bitcoin
NT$3052
+NT$2052
range: NT$180–NT$18.4k
25% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±54% vol
All values in TWD. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.0%/yr based on the inflation differential between Taiwan (2.2%) and the US (~3%). This uses purchasing power parity as a long-run approximation — actual FX movements can differ significantly in the short term. S&P 500 based on 1957-2024, Gold on 2000-2024, Bitcoin on 2015-2024. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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