The U.S. dollar slipped against Taiwan's currency on Friday, a small win for Taiwanese importers and a mild headwind for the island's exporters.

• The greenback lost ground in Taipei trading and closed near the weaker end of its daily range.
• It opened at the day's high, fell to the session low, then clawed back part of the loss before the close.
• Trading volume was moderate, suggesting no panic move — just steady selling of dollars.
• A softer dollar makes imported goods cheaper for Taiwan but trims what exporters earn on overseas sales.

Outlook: The Taiwan dollar looks likely to hold its firmer tone unless U.S. rate expectations shift.