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TABLE OF CONTENTSMAJOR PAIRS
CROSS PAIRS
EUR/USD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08NZD/USD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09GBP/USD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10USD/CHF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11USD/JPY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12AUD/USD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13USD/CAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
AUD/CAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18AUD/JPY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19AUD/NZD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20CAD/JPY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21CHF/JPY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22EUR/AUD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23EUR/CAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24EUR/CHF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25EUR/GBP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26EUR/JPY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27EUR/TRY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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XAG/USD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36XAU/USD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
USD/MXN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40USD/SGD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41USD/TRY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42USD/CNH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43USD/CNY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44USD/INR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45USD/KRW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46USD/TWD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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GBP/AUD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29GBP/CAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30GBP/CHF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31GBP/JPY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32NZD/JPY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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*Source: Bank for International Settlements – April 2010
The EUR/USD is the pairing of the euro and the United States dollar. The EUR/USD is the most traded currency pair in the world, accounting for nearly 30% of the total daily volume in FX. This sheer volume makes it incredibly liquid. EUR/USD is highly sensitive to fundamental news announcements released by the U.S., and due to its popularity, traders can access a wealth of analytical information.
EUR/USD Weekly Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
EURADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Eurozone
CENTRAL BANK:European Central Bank
NICKNAME:Fiber
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*39.1%
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
COUNTRIES: Eurozone/United States
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 1.3385/1.2041
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:107.4
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:EUR/CAD, EUR/AUD, NZD/USD
PAIR TYPE:Major
EUR/USD
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 1 FEB 12 APR 8 JUN 3 JUL 29 SEP 231.200
NOV 18
1.220
1.240
1.260
1.280
1.300
1.320
1.340
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The NZD/USD is the pairing of the New Zealand dollar and the United States dollar. New Zealand’s economy is heavily dependent on exporting raw materials. As a result, the NZD’s strength correlates with the price of gold.
NZD/USD Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
NZDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:New Zealand
CENTRAL BANK:Reserve Bank of New Zealand
NICKNAME:Kiwi
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*1.6%
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
COUNTRIES: New Zealand/United States
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 0.8476/0.7457
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:121.6
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:EUR/USD, NZD/JPY, AUD/JPY
PAIR TYPE:Major
NZD/USD
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 10 FEB 29 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 18
0.750
NOV 7
0.765
0.780
0.795
0.810
0.825
0.830
*Source: Bank for International Settlements – April 2010
The GBP/USD is the pairing of the British pound and the United States dollar. Also known as “cable,” GBP/USD is the third most traded pair. Price movements in cable are known to correlate with EUR/USD. Since the pair isn’t as liquid as the EUR/USD, GBP/USD experiences more aggressive price movements when U.S. data is released. The UK boasts the second largest economy in the eurozone, after Germany.
GBP/USD Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
GBPADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United Kingdom
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of England
NICKNAME:Sterling, Cable
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*12.9%
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
COUNTRIES: United Kingdom/United States
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 1.6309/1.5233
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:110.4
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:GBP/NZD, GBP/CAD, GBP/AUD
PAIR TYPE:Major
GBP/USD
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 9 FEB 28 APR 18 JUN 10 JUL 29 SEP 17
1.530NOV 6
1.545
1.560
1.575
1.590
1.605
1.620
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The USD/CHF is the pairing of the United States dollar and the Swiss franc. The Swiss franc became a safe-haven currency in times of crises due to Switzerland’s history of remaining neutral in times of war. The franc remains a safe-haven currency and spikes in price can be seen during geopolitical crises.
USD/CHF Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
CHFADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Switzerland
CENTRAL BANK:Swiss National Bank
NICKNAME:Swiss
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*6.4%
COUNTRIES: United States/Switzerland
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 10.9972/0.8927
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:121.8
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:USD/SGD, AUD/CHF, USD/TRY
PAIR TYPE:Major
USD/CHF
ONE-YEAR CHART:
0.900
0.915
0.930
0.945
0.960
0.975
0.990
JAN 9 FEB 28 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 18 NOV 7
*Source: Bank for International Settlements – April 2010
The USD/JPY is the pairing of the United States dollar and the Japanese yen. The USD/JPY is one of the major pair types and is the second most traded pair in the world. Japan has the third largest GDP after the United States and China. Since Japan’s economy is driven by its exports, the country prefers a weak yen to increase international sales.
USD/JPY Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
JPYADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Japan
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of Japan
NICKNAME:None
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*19%
COUNTRIES: United States/Japan
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 86.79/76.00
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:123.8
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:NZD/JPY, CAD/JPY, EUR/JPY
PAIR TYPE:Major
USD/JPY
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 1
FEB 12 APR 8 JUN 3 JUL 29 SEP 2376.50
NOV 1878.00
79.50
81.00
82.50
84.00
85.50
87.00
JAN 1 NOV 18
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The AUD/USD is the pairing of the Australian dollar and the United States dollar. The AUD/USD is considered one of the three most popular commodity pairs. Price action in this commodity pair is infl uenced by the price of Australia’s natural resources. In particular, the price of gold is known to correlate closely with AUD/USD.
AUD/USD Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
AUDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Australia
CENTRAL BANK:Reserve Bank of Australia
NICKNAME:Aussie
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*7.6%
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
COUNTRIES: Australia/United States
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 1.0856/0.9582
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:119.5
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:AUD/CAD, AUD/CHF, GBP/USD
PAIR TYPE:Major
AUD/USD
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 10 FEB 29 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 18 NOV 7
SEP 180.965
NOV 7
0.985
1.005
1.025
1.045
1.065
1.085
SEP 18 NOV 7
*Source: Bank for International Settlements – April 2010
The USD/CAD is the pairing of the United States dollar and the Canadian dollar. Canada’s economy is heavily dependent on exporting raw materials. As a result, the CAD’s strength correlates with the price of oil.
USD/CAD Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
CADADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Canada
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of Canada
NICKNAME:Loonie, Toonie
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*5.3%
COUNTRIES: United States/Canada
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 1.0446/0.9629
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:80.5
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:USD/SGD, AUD/CHF, USD/TRY
PAIR TYPE:Major
USD/CAD
ONE-YEAR CHART:
0.968
0.980
0.992
1.004
1.016
1.028
1.040
JAN 10 FEB 29 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 18 NOV 7
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*Source: Bank for International Settlements – April 2010
The AUD/CAD is the pairing of the Australian dollar and the Canadian dollar. The AUD and CAD are considered two of the top three commodity currencies, with AUD correlating with gold and CAD correlating with oil. These correlations create an interesting dynamic when trading AUD/CAD, as traders can use gold and oil as a safeguard or as an indicator of future price action in the pair.
AUD/CAD Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
AUDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Australia
CENTRAL BANK:Reserve Bank of Australia
NICKNAME:Aussie
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*7.6%
CADADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Canada
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of Canada
NICKNAME:Loonie, Toonie
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*5.3%
COUNTRIES: Australia/Canada
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 1.0781/0.9920
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:84.3
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:AUD/USD, AUD/CHF, USD/CAD
PAIR TYPE:Cross
AUD/CAD
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 10 FEB 29 APR 22 JUN 12 JUL 31 SEP 190.992
NOV 10
1.004
1.016
1.028
1.040
1.052
1.064
1.076
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The AUD/JPY is the pairing of the Australian dollar and the Japanese yen. The high interest rate in AUD in comparison to that of JPY makes AUD/JPY a popular pair to “carry trade.” A carry trade involves buying a currency with a high interest rate in hopes of earning profi t off the daily swap payments (although losses are certainly possible). To perform a carry trade in AUD/JPY, a trader would simply open a buy position.
AUD/JPY Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
AUDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Australia
CENTRAL BANK:Reserve Bank of Australia
NICKNAME:Aussie
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*7.6%
JPYADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Japan
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of Japan
NICKNAME:None
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*19%
COUNTRIES: Australia/Japan
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 89.98/74.44
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:150.1
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:NZD/JPY, CAD/JPY, CHF/JPY
PAIR TYPE:Cross
AUD/JPY
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 9 FEB 28 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 18
75.00
NOV 7
77.00
79.00
81.00
83.00
85.00
87.00
89.00
*Source: Bank for International Settlements – April 2010
The AUD/NZD is the pairing of the Australian dollar and the New Zealand dollar. The Australian and New Zealand economies depend heavily on exporting raw materials, making these currencies’ strength dependent on commodity prices.
AUD/NZD Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
AUDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Australia
CENTRAL BANK:Reserve Bank of Australia
NICKNAME:Aussie
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*7.6%
NZDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:New Zealand
CENTRAL BANK:Reserve Bank of New Zealand
NICKNAME:Kiwi
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*1.6%
COUNTRIES: Australia/New Zealand
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 1.3164/1.2367
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:104.7
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:GBP/CHF, GBP/NZD, AUD/CHF
PAIR TYPE:Cross
AUD/NZD
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 10 FEB 29 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 18
1.240
NOV 7
1.252
1.264
1.276
1.288
1.300
1.312
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The CAD/JPY is the pairing of the Canadian dollar and the Japanese yen. Since Japan is the third largest net importer of oil and Canada is the sixth largest oil-producing country, oil prices have a considerable infl uence on the pair.
CAD/JPY Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
CADADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Canada
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of Canada
NICKNAME:Loonie, Toonie
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*5.3%
JPYADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Japan
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of Japan
NICKNAME:None
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*19%
COUNTRIES: Canada/Japan
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 87.05/74.38
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:126.8
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:NZD/JPY, GBP/JPY, EUR/JPY
PAIR TYPE:Cross
CAD/JPY
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 9 FEB 28 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 1874.50
NOV 7
76.50
78.50
80.50
82.50
84.50
86.50
*Source: Bank for International Settlements – April 2010
The CHF/JPY is the pairing of the Swiss franc and the Japanese yen. The Swiss franc is a safe-haven currency that gains in value during times of social and geopolitical crises, while the yen is manipulated by the export-reliant Japanese government. Japan’s dependency on exports drives the government to weaken its currency. Look for drastic moves in this pair during times of crises.
CHF/JPY Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
CHFADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Switzerland
CENTRAL BANK:Swiss National Bank
NICKNAME:Swiss
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*6.4%
COUNTRIES: Switzerland/Japan
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 94.89/78.35
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:106.5
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:EUR/JPY, NZD/JPY, GBP/JPY
PAIR TYPE:Cross
CHF/JPY
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 9 FEB 28 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 18
79.00
NOV 7
81.50
84.00
86.50
89.00
91.50
94.00
JPYADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Japan
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of Japan
NICKNAME:None
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*19%
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The EUR/AUD is the pairing of the euro and the Australian dollar. The euro is the second most traded currency after the United States dollar, and the Australian dollar is the fi fth most traded currency. As a cross currency, EUR/AUD is fairly liquid and experiences its greatest activity during the euro and U.S. sessions and when Australian data is released during the Asian session.
EUR/AUD Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
EURADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Eurozone
CENTRAL BANK:European Central Bank
NICKNAME:Fiber
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*39.1%
AUDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Australia
CENTRAL BANK:Reserve Bank of Australia
NICKNAME:Aussie
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*7.6%
COUNTRIES: Eurozone/Australia
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 1.3014/1.1602
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:120.3
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:EUR/JPY, EUR/USD, EUR/CHF
PAIR TYPE:Cross
EUR/AUD
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 9 FEB 28 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 18 NOV 7
1.165
1.190
1.215
1.240
1.265
1.290
*Source: Bank for International Settlements – April 2010
The EUR/CAD is the pairing of the euro and the Canadian dollar. Canada’s economy is heavily dependent on exporting raw materials. As a result, the CAD’s strength correlates with the price of oil. This cross-currency pair experiences its greatest activity during the euro and U.S. sessions and is subject to movement based on European and Canadian news announcements.
EUR/CAD Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
EURADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Eurozone
CENTRAL BANK:European Central Bank
NICKNAME:Fiber
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*39.1%
CADADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Canada
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of Canada
NICKNAME:Loonie, Toonie
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*5.3%
COUNTRIES: Eurozone/Canada
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 1.3478/1.2125
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:97.4
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY, CHF/JPY
PAIR TYPE:Cross
EUR/CAD
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 10 FEB 29 APR 22 JUN 12 JUL 31 SEP 19
1.220
NOV 7
1.240
1.260
1.280
1.300
1.320
1.340
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The EUR/CHF is the pairing of the euro and the Swiss franc. As a safe-haven currency, the franc is subject to movement during times of social and geopolitical unrest. Otherwise, the pair is usually most active during the euro and U.S. sessions.
EUR/CHF Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
EURADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Eurozone
CENTRAL BANK:European Central Bank
NICKNAME:Fiber
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*39.1%
CHFADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Switzerland
CENTRAL BANK:Swiss National Bank
NICKNAME:Swiss
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*6.4%
COUNTRIES: Eurozone/Switzerland
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 1.2201/1.1996
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:94
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:EUR/JPY, CAD/JPY, EUR/GBP
PAIR TYPE:Cross
EUR/CHF
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 11 MAR 3 APR 22 JUN 12 JUL 31 SEP 19
1.200
NOV 10
1.203
1.206
1.209
1.212
1.215
1.218
*Source: Bank for International Settlements – April 2010
The EUR/GBP is the pairing of the euro and the British pound. Nicknamed the “chunnel,” EUR/GBP is a very popular cross instrument that experiences aggressive moves during the euro and U.S. sessions.
EUR/GBP Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
EURADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Eurozone
CENTRAL BANK:European Central Bank
NICKNAME:Fiber
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*39.1%
GBPADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United Kingdom
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of England
NICKNAME:Sterling, Cable
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*12.9%
COUNTRIES: Eurozone/United Kingdom
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 0.8505/0.7756
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:48.4
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:EUR/CAD, EUR/JPY, CHF/JPY
PAIR TYPE:Cross
EUR/GBP
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 10 FEB 29 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 180.776
NOV 7
0.788
0.800
0.812
0.824
0.836
0.848
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The EUR/JPY is the pairing of the euro and the Japanese yen. EUR/JPY is an extremely volatile pair that can move as much as 250 pips in one trading day. The euro is the second most traded currency and the yen is the third, after the United States dollar. Nicknamed the “yuppy” or “euppy,” EUR/JPY is most active during the euro and U.S. sessions.
EUR/JPY Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
EURADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Eurozone
CENTRAL BANK:European Central Bank
NICKNAME:Fiber
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*39.1%
COUNTRIES: Eurozone/Japan
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 114.694/94.075
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:159.1
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:CHF/JPY, CAD/JPY, GBP/JPY
PAIR TYPE:Cross
EUR/JPY
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 10 FEB 29 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 18
96.00
NOV 7
99.50
103.0
106.5
110.0
113.5
JPYADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Japan
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of Japan
NICKNAME:None
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*19%
*Source: Bank for International Settlements – April 2010
The EUR/TRY is the pairing of the euro and the Turkish lira. This exotic cross is affected by news releases coming out of the eurozone and economic conditions in Turkey. As an emerging market, Turkey is expected to experience rapid growth and modern industrialization. This growth may prove to have an effect on the TRY.
EUR/TRY Daily Chart from February 14, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
EURADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Eurozone
CENTRAL BANK:European Central Bank
NICKNAME:Fiber
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*39.1%
TRYADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Turkey
CENTRAL BANK:Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey
NICKNAME:None
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*0.7%
COUNTRIES: Eurozone/Turkey
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 2.4607/2.1808
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:281.7
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:N/A
PAIR TYPE:Cross
EUR/TRY
DAILY CHART:
FEB 14 APR 2 MAY 20 JUL 3 AUG 15 SEP 302.180
NOV 13
2.220
2.260
2.300
2.340
2.380
2.420
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The GBP/AUD is the pairing of the British pound and the Australian dollar. The pair is most active during the euro and U.S. sessions and when Australian data is released. Some notable news releases affecting the pair include the Australian RBA rate decision and gross domestic product as well as the UK trade balance and consumer price index.
GBP/AUD Daily Chart from May 13, 2013 to July 11, 2013 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
GBPADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United Kingdom
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of England
NICKNAME:Sterling, Cable
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*12.9%
AUDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Australia
CENTRAL BANK:Reserve Bank of Australia
NICKNAME:Aussie
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*7.6%
COUNTRIES: United Kingdom/Australia
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: Did not offer
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:145
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:GBP/NZD, GBP/CAD, GBP/USD
PAIR TYPE:Cross
GBP/AUD
DAILY CHART:
MAY 13 MAY 25 JUN 8 JUN 22 JUL 61.530
1.560
1.590
1.620
1.650
1.690
*Source: Bank for International Settlements – April 2010
The GBP/CAD is the pairing of the British pound and the Canadian dollar. This pair is most active during the euro and U.S. sessions. Some notable news releases affecting the pair include the Bank of Canada rate decision and Ivey purchasing managers index as well as the UK trade balance and consumer price index.
GBP/CAD Daily Chart from May 13, 2013 to July 11, 2013 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
GBPADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United Kingdom
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of England
NICKNAME:Sterling, Cable
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*12.9%
CADADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Canada
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of Canada
NICKNAME:Loonie, Toonie
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*5.3%
COUNTRIES: United Kingdom/Canada
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: Did not offer
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:90.4
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:GBP/USD, GBP/NZD, GBP/AUD
PAIR TYPE:Cross
GBP/CAD
DAILY CHART:
1.545
1.560
1.575
1.590
1.605
1.620
MAY 13 MAY 25 JUN 8 JUN 22 JUL 6
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The GBP/CHF is the pairing of the British pound and the Swiss franc. As a safe-haven currency, the franc is subject to movement during times of social and geopolitical unrest. Some notable news releases affecting the pair include the Swiss National Bank monetary policy assessment and consumer price index as well as the UK trade balance and retail sales.
GBP/CHF Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
CHFADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Switzerland
CENTRAL BANK:Swiss National Bank
NICKNAME:Swiss
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*6.4%
COUNTRIES: United Kingdom/Switzerland
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 1.5484/1.4177
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:131.9
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:GBP/NZD, AUD/NZD, GBP/USD
PAIR TYPE:Cross
GBP/CHF
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 9 FEB 28 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 181.420
NOV 7
1.440
1.460
1.480
1.500
1.520
1.540
GBPADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United Kingdom
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of England
NICKNAME:Sterling, Cable
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*12.9%
*Source: Bank for International Settlements – April 2010
The GBP/JPY is the pairing of the British pound and the Japanese yen. Also known as the “gopher” or “geppy,” the GBP/JPY is extremely volatile and can move up to 350 pips in a single trading day.
GBP/JPY Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
COUNTRIES: United Kingdom/Japan
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 141.01/117.3
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:176.6
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:CAD/JPY, CHF/JPY, EUR/JPY
PAIR TYPE:Cross
GBP/JPY
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 9 FEB 28 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 18
118.5
NOV 7
121.5
124.5
127.5
130.5
133.5
136.5
139.5
GBPADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United Kingdom
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of England
NICKNAME:Sterling, Cable
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*12.9%
JPYADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Japan
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of Japan
NICKNAME:None
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*19%
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The NZD/JPY is the pairing of the New Zealand dollar and the Japanese yen. The difference in interest rates between NZD and JPY makes NZD/JPY a popular pair to “carry trade.” A carry trade involves buying a currency with a high interest rate in hopes of earning profi t off the daily swap payments (although losses are certainly possible).
NZD/JPY Daily Chart from February 14, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
NZDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:New Zealand
CENTRAL BANK:Reserve Bank of New Zealand
NICKNAME:Kiwi
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*1.6%
COUNTRIES: New Zealand/Japan
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: Did not offer
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:152.6
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:CAD/JPY, AUD/JPY, CHF/JPY
PAIR TYPE:Cross
NZD/JPY
DAILY CHART:
FEB 14 APR 3 MAY 20 JUL 3 AUG 15 SEP 30
58.50
NOV 13
60.50
62.50
64.50
66.50
68.50
70.50
JPYADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Japan
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of Japan
NICKNAME:None
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*19%
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*Source: Bank for International Settlements – April 2010
XAG/USD Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
COUNTRIES: Silver/United States
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 37.48/26.11
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:7.1
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:XAU/USD
PAIR TYPE:Commodity
XAG/USD
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 11 MAR 3 APR 22 JUN 12 JUL 31 SEP 1926.00
NOV 10
28.00
30.00
32.00
34.00
36.00
38.00
XAG/USD conveys the value of silver compared to the United States dollar. The silver instrument correlates closely to gold but, unlike gold, can be traded for a smaller spread cost. Savvy traders can attempt to profi t from fl uctuations in the price of metals or use these instruments as a safeguard against infl ation or commodity pairs.
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
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XAU/USD
XAU/USD Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
COUNTRIES: Gold/United States
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 1795.52/1526.82
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:317.5
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:XAG/USD
PAIR TYPE:Commodity
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 31JAN 1 MAR 21 MAY 14 JUL 7 AUG 26 OCT 15
1,520.00
DEC 4
1,560.00
1,600.00
1,660.00
1,710.00
1,760.00
1,800.00
XAU/USD conveys the value of gold compared to the United States dollar. Savvy traders can attempt to profi t from fl uctuations in the price of metals or use these instruments as a safeguard against infl ation or commodity pairs.
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
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The USD/MXN is the pairing of the United States dollar and the Mexican peso. Mexico is an emerging power. Experts at Goldman Sachs have anticipated Mexico becoming the fi fth largest economy in the world by 2050. As Mexico continues to develop, investors eagerly anticipate the future of this pair.
USD/MXN Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
MXNADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Mexico
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of Mexico
NICKNAME:N/A
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*1.3%
COUNTRIES: United States/Mexico
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 14.597/12.548
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:168.8
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:N/A
PAIR TYPE:Emerging
USD/MXN
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 9 FEB 28 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 18 NOV 7
14.2500
13.1000
13.7000
12.5500
14.5500
13.4000
13.9500
12.7767
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
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The USD/SGD is the pairing of the United States dollar and the Singapore dollar. The difference in interest rates between USD and SGD makes USD/SGD a popular pair to “carry trade.” A carry trade involves buying a currency with a high interest rate in hopes of earning profi t off the daily swap payments (although losses are certainly possible).
USD/SGD Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
SGDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Singapore
CENTRAL BANK:Monetary Authority of Singapore
NICKNAME:N/A
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*1.4%
COUNTRIES: United States/Singapore
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 1.3003/1.2150
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:56.9
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:N/A
PAIR TYPE:Emerging
USD/SGD
ONE-YEAR CHART:
FEB 14 APR 4 MAY 21 JUL 4 AUG 18 OCT 1 NOV 14
1.2820
1.2380
1.2600
1.2140
1.2940
1.2480
1.2720
1.2260
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
*Source: Bank for International Settlements – April 2010
The USD/TRY is the pairing of the United States dollar and the Turkish lira. As an emerging market, Turkey is expected to experience rapid growth and modern industrialization. Turkey has experienced a dramatic increase in its GDP since 2001 even throughout the period of global recession. This growth may prove to have an effect on the TRY.
USD/TRY Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
COUNTRIES: United States/Turkey
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 1.8976/1.7333
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:18.6
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:N/A
PAIR TYPE:Emerging
USD/TRY
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 10 FEB 29 APR 22 JUL 12 AUG 18 SEP 18 NOV 7
1.8700
1.7800
1.8250
1.7300
1.8950
1.8000
1.8450
1.7550
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
TRYADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Turkey
CENTRAL BANK:Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey
NICKNAME:None
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*0.7%
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The USD/CNH is the pairing of the United States Dollar and the Chinese offshore renminbi. China is one of the BRIC countries. Considered one of the “Big Four,” China is the largest emerging market in terms of GDP. Since 2005, the yuan has been pegged to the United States dollar. The Chinese government is expected to increase the fl exibility of the exchange rates in the future, which may result in price spikes in the pair.
USD/CNH Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
CNHADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:China
CENTRAL BANK:People’s Bank of China
NICKNAME:Offshore Renminbi
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*0.9%
COUNTRIES: United States/China
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 6.3934/6.2012
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:172.9
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:N/A
PAIR TYPE:Emerging
USD/CNH
ONE-YEAR CHART:
FEB 14 APR 3 MAY 20 JUL 3 AUG 15 SEP 30
6.210
NOV 13
6.250
6.290
6.330
6.380
6.420
6.460
*Source: Bank for International Settlements – April 2010
The USD/CNY is the pairing of the United States dollar and the Chinese yuan. China is one of the BRIC countries. Considered one of the “Big Four,” China is the largest emerging market in terms of GDP. Since 2005, the yuan has been pegged to the United States dollar. The Chinese government is expected to increase the fl exibility of the exchange rates in the future, which may result in price spikes in the pair.
USD/CNY Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
CNYADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:China
CENTRAL BANK:People’s Bank of China
NICKNAME:Onshore Renminbi
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*0.9%
COUNTRIES: United States/China
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 6.3540/6.2434
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:83.9
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:N/A
PAIR TYPE:Emerging
USD/CNY
ONE-YEAR CHART:
FEB 14 APR 1 MAY 16 JUL 3 AUG 15 SEP 29 NOV 12
6.3300
6.2400
6.2800
6.1950
6.3500
6.2600
6.3050
6.2150
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
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The USD/INR is the pairing of the United States dollar and the Indian rupee. India is one of the four largest emerging markets, known as the BRIC countries. According to the 2010 BIS Triennial Central Bank Survey, the rupee grew 42% since 2008. As the country continues to develop, the rupee may appreciate even more.
USD/INR Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
INRADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:India
CENTRAL BANK:Reserve Bank of India
NICKNAME:None
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*0.9%
COUNTRIES: United States/India
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 57.50/48.49
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:43.7
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:N/A
PAIR TYPE:Emerging
USD/INR
ONE-YEAR CHART:
FEB 14 APR 4 MAY 21 JUL 4 AUG 18 OCT 1 NOV 14
56.00
51.20
53.60
48.60
57.20
52.40
54.80
50.00
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
*Source: Bank for International Settlements – April 2010
The USD/KRW is the pairing of the United States dollar and the South Korean won. The won was initially pegged to the dollar at 15 won per dollar but adopted a free-fl oating exchange rate in 1980. South Korea’s economy has been rapidly growing since the 1960s and continues to expand along with the other Asian Tigers.
USD/KRW Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
COUNTRIES: United States/South Korea
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 1186.60/1062.35
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:941.9
USD/KRW
ONE-YEAR CHART:
JAN 10 APR 3 MAY 20 JUL 3 AUG 15 SEP 30 NOV 13
1,185.00
1,080.00
1,115.00
1,150.00
1,165.00
1,060.00
1,095.00
1,130.00
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
KRWADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:South Korea
CENTRAL BANK:Bank of Korea
NICKNAME:None
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*1.5%
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:N/A
PAIR TYPE:Emerging
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The USD/TWD is the pairing of the United States dollar and the Taiwan dollar. Known as one of the “Four Asian Tigers,” Taiwan experienced rapid industrialization and economic growth during the latter half of the twentieth century. This period of time is known as the Taiwan Miracle. Taiwan imports its energy needs due to its lack of natural resources, and therefore the TWD may be affected by oil prices.
USD/TWD Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfi sh Platform.
COUNTRIES: United States/Taiwan
2012 HIGHS & LOWS: 30.32/28.83
DAILY AVERAGE MOVEMENT IN PIPS:12.7
USD/TWD
ONE-YEAR CHART:
30.00
29.20
29.60
28.85
30.20
29.40
29.80
29.00
USDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:United States
CENTRAL BANK:Federal Reserve System
NICKNAME:Buck, Greenback
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*84.9%
TWDADDITIONAL INFO
COUNTRY:Taiwan
CENTRAL BANK:Central Bank of the Republic of China
NICKNAME:Kuài
% OF AVERAGE DAILY TURNOVER:*0.5%
PAIRS THAT CORRELATE:N/A
PAIR TYPE:Emerging
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