According to the statistical data released by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), in November 2010 the amount of foreign exchange settlements and foreign exchange sales by banks on behalf of clients amounted to USD129.7 billion and USD84.4 billion respectively. The foreign exchange settlement and sales surplus was USD45.3 billion.

In the month of November, foreign-related receipts and payments of domestic banks on behalf of clients amounted to USD183.5 billion and USD151.8 billion respectively; and the foreign-related receipts and payments surplus reached USD31.7 billion.