MAJOR PAIRS CURRENCY GUIDE
EUR/ Eurozone/ 1.3385/1.2041 107.4 EUR/CAD, EUR/AUD, NZD/ EUR/ Weekly Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfish Platform. 1.340 1.320 1.300 1.280 1.260 1.240 1.220 JAN 1 FEB 12 APR 8 JUN 3 JUL 29 SEP 23 NOV 18 1.200 The EUR/ is the pairing of the euro and the dollar. The EUR/ is the most traded currency pair in the world, accounting for nearly 30% of the total daily volume in FX. This sheer volume makes it incredibly liquid. EUR/ is highly sensitive to fundamental news announcements released by the U.S., and due to its popularity, traders can access a wealth of analytical information. EUR Eurozone European Central Bank Fiber 39.1%
NZD/ New Zealand/ 0.8476/0.7457 121.6 EUR/, NZD/JPY, AUD/JPY NZD/ Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfish Platform. 0.830 0.825 0.810 0.795 0.780 0.765 0.750 JAN 10 FEB 29 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 18 NOV 7 The NZD/ is the pairing of the New Zealand dollar and the dollar. New Zealand s economy is heavily dependent on exporting raw materials. As a result, the NZD s strength correlates with the price of gold. NZD New Zealand Reserve Bank of New Zealand Kiwi 1.6%
GBP/ United Kingdom/ 1.6309/1.5233 110.4 GBP/NZD, GBP/CAD, GBP/AUD GBP/ Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfish Platform. 1.620 1.605 1.590 1.575 1.560 JAN 9 FEB 28 APR 18 JUN 10 JUL 29 SEP 17 NOV 6 1.545 1.530 The GBP/ is the pairing of the British pound and the dollar. Also known as cable, GBP/ is the third most traded pair. Price movements in cable are known to correlate with EUR/. Since the pair isn t as liquid as the EUR/, GBP/ experiences more aggressive price movements when U.S. data is released. The UK boasts the second largest economy in the euro zone, after Germany. GBP United Kingdom Bank of England Sterling, Cable 12.9% 4
/CHF /Switzerland 10.9972/0.8927 121.8 /SGD, AUD/CHF, /TRY /CHF Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfish Platform. 0.990 0.975 0.960 0.945 0.930 0.915 0.900 JAN 9 FEB 28 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 18 NOV 7 The /CHF is the pairing of the dollar and the Swiss franc. The Swiss franc became a safe-haven currency in times of crises due to Switzerland s history of remaining neutral in times of war. The franc remains a safehaven currency, and spikes in price can be seen during geopolitical crises. CHF Switzerland Swiss National Bank Swiss 6.4%
/JPY /Japan 86.79/76.00 123.8 NZD/JPY, CAD/JPY, EUR/JPY /JPY Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfish Platform. 87.00 85.50 84.00 82.50 81.00 79.50 JAN 1 FEB 12 APR 8 JUN 3 JUL 29 SEP 23 NOV 18 78.00 76.50 The /JPY is the pairing of the dollar and the Japanese yen. The /JPY is one of the major pair types and is the second most traded pair in the world. Japan has the third largest GDP after the and China. Since Japan s economy is driven by its exports, the country prefers a weak yen to increase international sales. JPY Japan Bank of Japan None 19%
AUD/ Australia/ 1.0856/0.9582 119.5 AUD/CAD, AUD/CHF, GBP/ AUD/ Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfish Platform. 1.085 1.065 1.045 1.025 1.005 0.985 SEP 18 NOV 7 0.965 JAN 10 FEB 29 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 The AUD/ is the pairing of the Australian dollar and the dollar. The AUD/ is considered one of the three most popular commodity pairs. Price action in this commodity pair is influenced by the price of Australia s natural resources. In particular, the price of gold is known to correlate closely with AUD/. AUD Australia Reserve Bank of Australia Aussie 7.6% MAJOR PAIRS
/CAD /Canada 1.0446/0.9629 80.5 /SGD, AUD/CHF, /TRY /CAD Daily Chart from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on the FXDD Swordfish Platform. 1.040 1.028 1.016 1.004 0.992 0.980 0.968 JAN 10 FEB 29 APR 21 JUN 11 JUL 30 SEP 18 NOV 7 The /CAD is the pairing of the dollar and the Canadian dollar. Canada s economy is heavily dependent on exporting raw materials. As a result, the CAD s strength correlates with the price of oil. CAD Canada Bank of Canada Loonie, Toonie 5.3%