Thursday, February 17, 2011

Factors Causing International Currency Exchange Rates Fluctuation

Due to advancement in technology the Countries of the world have became interdependent resulting into globalization. Hence to perform International currency exchange becomes a necessity for every international transaction. International currency exchange market or foreign currency exchange market (Forex) is world’s biggest and fastest growing market. People all across the world use Forex services for currency trading, travelling abroad, import-export or performing international money transfers.

International currency exchange rates plays a vital role in impacting on the profit or loss of the person who is performing the International currency exchange. There are various factors or events happening around the globe that can cause the fluctuation in International currency exchange. These events are unpredictable and only a person with solid forex background can perform International currency exchange rates forecasts. The factors which can be responsible for the International currency exchange rates fluctuation are briefed here:
•    Country’s economic condition is the major factor which can determine the currency value of the respective country. The economic condition can be examine by keeping eye on the national income of the country, bank savings, unemployment rate, inflation, etc.
•    The frequency and amount of trading done with foreign countries also impact on the currency value of a country. The international trade policy of the country and the ratio of import and export are factors that influence International currency exchange rate at the most.
•    The political condition of the country does also affects the International currency exchange rates. For e.g. the change in government policy for savings interest rates, central bank policy change, etc. will affect the economy of the country and ultimately result on to the International currency exchange rate change.

It is very important to keep eye on the events happening worldwide or in the countries your are dealing with. Even infrequent international money transfers also require your attention on day to day changing currency conversion rates and guidance on the best time to perform International currency exchange.

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for sharing! I am trying to keep up with how foreign currency is doing in the markets. I just invested in dinar and I am looking forward to seeing where it goes.

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