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For example in the quotation 1 GBP = 1.4600 USD, the variable currency is USD; meaning the variable number 1.4600 US dollars is exchanged for one British pound.
For example in the quotation 1 GBP = 1.4600 USD, the variable currency is USD; meaning the variable number 1.4600 US dollars is exchanged for one British pound.


Also known as the Terms currency.
Also known as the Terms currency or the Underlying currency.





Revision as of 10:49, 8 March 2016

The variable currency in a foreign exchange quotation is the currency which there is a variable number of.

For example in the quotation 1 GBP = 1.4600 USD, the variable currency is USD; meaning the variable number 1.4600 US dollars is exchanged for one British pound.

Also known as the Terms currency or the Underlying currency.


See also