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Exchange Rate
Exchange Rate - when there is currency appreciation , it has more buying power in relation to another specific country .
When there is currency depreciation , it has less buying power in relation to other specific currency.
What is devaluation?
Devaluation is deliberately bringing down the value of currency when compared to other country currencies . When the value of currency is brought down , exports receive a boost and imports get discouraged , it helps in reducing the trade deficit .
Types of Exchange Rates
1. Fixed Exchange Rates - A currency value is being linked to another by an agreed upon exchange rate . It aims to keep the value of currencies stable .
2.Floating Exchange Rate- Exchange Rate of a company is determined through market demand and supply .
3.Managed Float - It is a combination of Fixed and Floating exchange rate system where a government intervene to change the exchange rates to avoid persistent payment deficits and surpluses.
Change in foreign currency will affect the cost of importing their goods .
If their foreign currency is down relative to the currency of the importing country , it will make their currency and their products cheaper for the importing country.
If the foreign currency is up relative to the importing country's currency , it will be more expensive to buy their currency and their products will be expensive for imports.
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