Exchange Rate

An exchange rate, also known as a foreign-exchange rate, Forex rate or FX rate between two currencies is the rate at which one currency will be exchanged for another. Exchange rates are determined in the foreign exchange market, where the spot exchange rate refers to the current exchange rate, whilst the forward exchange rate refers to an exchange rate that is quoted and traded today but for delivery and payment on a specific future date.

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