Definition of Foreign Exchange Rate



The foreign exchange rate is a rate at which two different currencies are exchanged. In other words, it is the price of a product in two different currencies. The currencies are frequently exchanged in markets and the demand and supply of currencies set a rate for the exchange of two different currencies.

 


The exchange rates are quoted directly or indirectly. In a direct quote, the units of home currency are mentioned per unit of foreign currency. For example in the USA, the direct quote will be written as USD 1.25 / Euro. On the other hand, the indirect quote in the USA will be written as Euro 0.8 / USD.

 

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