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Currency risk

A risk incurred by an entity from exposure to potential unfavourable changes in market exchange rates.

Other terms such as exchange exposure, foreign currency exposure and foreign exchange exposure are sometimes used to designate a foreign exchange risk.

Synonyms and variations

  • Currency exposure
  • Exchange exposure
  • Exchange rate risk
  • Exchange risk
  • Foreign currency exposure
  • Foreign currency risk
  • Foreign exchange exposure
  • Foreign exchange risk