How are exchange rates determined?

The currency exchange rate is considered in relation to another currency, or a basket of currencies. Exchange rates can be floating rates, determined by free market factors, such as the economic health of a country, or fixed rates set by central banks. Spreads are not included in the FxLeaders currency converter, but usually, you get tighter conversion spreads through online brokers if you want to buy one currency with another one, and higher conversion spreads on over-the-counter dealers, such as banks and foreign exchange offices.

How to calculate an exchange rate?

Basically, by multiplying the conversion rate by the amount you want to exchange. For EUR 500, you would need 1.13 x 500 = $650. But, the FXLeaders exchange rate calculator makes life very easy. It offers the exchange rate of a single unit of currency for another, as well as the total amount of foreign currency in exchange for the amount of the currency you want to exchange. Physical currency exchange comes with exchange rates and/or fees, but the closer to the FXLeaders exchange rate/amount, the better the deal from your FX exchange agent.

How often do foreign exchange rates change?

Foreign exchange rates change continuously 24/5, and they often also fluctuate over the weekend, opening with market gaps. Usually the exchange rates move slowly, resulting in major differences for a normal traveler, but at times there are some huge fluctuations in live exchange rates, due to economic or political news. Our currency converter updates live exchange rates every 5 seconds, exclusive to FXLeaders.

Can you predict exchange rates?

Exchange rate predictions are hard, given the fact that there are many professional aspects you need to understand and evaluate beforehand. Exchange rate forecasts should include both sides of the coin for the two currencies in the currency pair. They should also include the fundamental analysis, with economic news, central bank forecasts, politics and the broader market sentiment, as well as the technical analysis.

What are currency pairs?

A forex pair is a pair of two currencies, quoted against each other. They are usually presented in the abbreviated form of EUR/USD 1.13, for instance, for Euros Vs US Dollars. Usually, the second currency is presented as the exchange value of the first currency, meaning that to buy one US Dollar you will need EUR 1.13. Many people utilize the fluctuation/volatility to trade forex pairs in the forex market through retail brokers, aiming to make a profit from the fluctuating exchange rates.

What determines the value of a currency?

In the case of a fixed/pegged currency, the government of a country may, as is the case with China, determine the currency value through the central bank, while in other cases, like in Switzerland, it is the central bank (SNB) itself that pegs the currency to another currency or a basket of currencies, in relation to the trade volume with that country. The currency price for floating currencies is determined by market forces, such as supply and demand. These forces are heavily affected by the economic forecasts of a country, central bank activities, rhetoric and forecasts, politics, market sentiment etc., while technical factors determine whether that currency is overvalued or undervalued.

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Bitcoin swung down fast after a quick climb to $90K.

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Ripple’s Game-Changer: XRP Headed Straight to Your 401(k) Account

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Can Bitcoin Defend $86,000 Amid Fading Momentum and Supercycle Hopes?

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)

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Daily Crypto Signals: Bitcoin Eyes $70K Reset, Solana Struggles at Six-Month Lows

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New Bitcoin Price Prediction for Bearish Coin

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Bitcoin could climb if this institutional indicator holds true.

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Dogecoin Price Outlook: 138M DOGE Whale Buying Meets $0.13 Breakdown Test

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)

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Bhutan Commits $1B in Bitcoin to Develop Gelephu Mindfulness City

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Bhutan has committed a whopping 10,000 BTC, worth roughly $1 Billion, to help kickstart the development of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC).

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Hyperliquid Targets 13% Supply Cut With 37M HYPE Burn to Revive Token Price

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)

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Hyperliquid is trying to restore users' faith in its token after a pretty sharp market downturn by proposing a serious supply reduction.

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Ethereum Faces Intensifying Pressure as Network Activity Plunges to Seven-Month Lows

By Arslan Butt, Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)

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Ethereum Faces Intensifying Pressure as Network Activity Plunges to Seven-Month Lows

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Bitcoin to Hit $65K in 2026, Says Fidelity Investments

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