Define Foreign exchange risk.

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Define Foreign exchange risk.

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Foreign Exchange Risk:

The term foreign exchange risk is defined as, the risk of an ominous variation in the settlement value of an exchange entered in a currency other than the local or domestic currency. This risk emerges because of shifts in the local currency rates or the denominated currency rates. It is also termed as currency risk or exchange rate risk.

The foreign exchange risk is classified under three types, they are as follows:
  • Transaction risk
  • Translation risk
  • Economic risk
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