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For example USD/EUR, USD/JPY.
For example USD/EUR, USD/JPY.


The related cross rates are the foreign exchange rates between the other related currency pairs of more minor currencies, calculated via the USD rates.
The related cross rates are the foreign exchange rates between the other related pairs of minor currencies, calculated via the USD rates.


For example the EUR/JPY rate, as calculated via the USD from the USD/EUR and USD/JPY quotes.
For example the EUR/JPY rate, as calculated via the USD from the USD/EUR and USD/JPY quotes.

Revision as of 17:10, 18 April 2015

Foreign exchange.

Most foreign exchange rates are quoted against a widely traded currency, most commonly USD.

For example USD/EUR, USD/JPY.

The related cross rates are the foreign exchange rates between the other related pairs of minor currencies, calculated via the USD rates.

For example the EUR/JPY rate, as calculated via the USD from the USD/EUR and USD/JPY quotes.

Cross rate bid-offer spreads are normally wider than the bid offer spreads quoted against USD because they incorporate two bid-offer spreads against the USD, not just one.


See also