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What are exchange rates?
An exchange rate is the price of one countries currency in relation to that of another.
e.g. £1 = $1.6
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How are exchange rates determined?
Exchange rates are determined on
the foreign exchange markets
throughout the world.
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What factors affect the value of a currency?
If an exchange rate is free floating, then changes in the demand and supply of a currency will result in a change in
the countries exchange rate.
E.g. an increase in demand will cause the value to rise and a decrease in demand will cause the value to fall.
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What do the terms ‘appreciated’ and ‘depreciated’ mean in relation
to exchange rates? • If the value of a currency falls in
relation to another then the exchange rate is said to have depreciated.
• If the value of a currency rises in relation to another then the exchange rate is said to have appreciated.
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Factors affecting exchange rates…
The Volume of exports An increase in exports by UK
firms will mean more pounds are required to buy these exports. This increases the demand for
sterling, which will cause a rise in the value of the £.
The Volume of exports An increase in exports by UK
firms will mean more pounds are required to buy these exports. This increases the demand for
sterling, which will cause a rise in the value of the £.
The Volume of imports An increase in imports coming into the UK will mean more sterling has
to be sold in order to purchase foreign currency needed to buy
imports. This will lead to an increase in supply of £’s and so the
value will fall.
The Volume of imports An increase in imports coming into the UK will mean more sterling has
to be sold in order to purchase foreign currency needed to buy
imports. This will lead to an increase in supply of £’s and so the
value will fall.
Government Intervention Governments might purchase their
own currency to influence its value. When they purchase the
currency it increases demand and so causes a rise in the value
Government Intervention Governments might purchase their
own currency to influence its value. When they purchase the
currency it increases demand and so causes a rise in the value
Speculation The short term price of a currency
is influenced by speculation. If dealers on the exchange market think the value of a currency will
fall in the future, they might to sell any reserves of this currency that they have. This increases supply
and therefore reduces the value of the currency.
Speculation The short term price of a currency
is influenced by speculation. If dealers on the exchange market think the value of a currency will
fall in the future, they might to sell any reserves of this currency that they have. This increases supply
and therefore reduces the value of the currency.
The level of interest rates A rise in interest rates will attract
savings from abroad; this will raise the demand for sterling and hence increase its value. A fall in interest rates will have to opposite effect.
The level of interest rates A rise in interest rates will attract
savings from abroad; this will raise the demand for sterling and hence increase its value. A fall in interest rates will have to opposite effect.
Investment and capital inflows An inflow of funds or long term investment, will increase the
demand for sterling and hence its value. An outflow will have the
opposite effect.
Investment and capital inflows An inflow of funds or long term investment, will increase the
demand for sterling and hence its value. An outflow will have the
opposite effect.
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Summary of the factors affecting exchange rates…
Anything that causes an increase in demand for a currency or reduces
the supply of a currency will cause its value to
rise.
Anything that increase supply or reduces
demand of a currency will cause it value to fall.
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Why are exchange rates important to businesses?
Because exchange rates influence the
price of imports and exports.
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What are the effects of a depreciating exchange rate on businesses?
•Exports become cheaper.
•Imports will become more expensive
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What problems are caused by a depreciating exchange rate?
•Materials purchased from abroad will be more expensive.
• Rising import prices can lead to inflation. •Businesses will be uncertain about prices.
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What are the effects of an appreciating exchange rate?
•Exports become more expensive.
•Imports become cheaper.
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What problems are caused by appreciating exchange rates?
•Exporting businesses will be less competitive
abroad.• Businesses that rely on imported materials will
benefit.
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What factors influence how significantly businesses are affected by changes in the
exchange rate?
• The response of customers.
• The degree of control over prices.
• The businesses reliance on components and raw
materials.