Cross rates

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

• Bid-offer spread
• Foreign exchange rate
• Forward rate
• Spot rate
• Swap rate