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This theory describes the expected relationship between [[Spot rate|spot]] and [[Forward forward rate|forward forward exchange rates]], and the [[Interest rate|interest rates]] in the related currency pair. | This theory describes the expected relationship between [[Spot rate|spot]] and [[Forward forward rate|forward forward exchange rates]], and the [[Interest rate|interest rates]] in the related currency pair. | ||
Revision as of 14:50, 4 December 2015
(IRP).
This theory describes the expected relationship between spot and forward forward exchange rates, and the interest rates in the related currency pair.
Under efficient market conditions the interest rate parity theory predicts that the forward FX rate (available in the market today) should be equal to the spot FX rate, adjusted for the difference in interest rates between the currency pair over the relevant period.
