Wechselkursschwankung

exchange rate fluctuation

noun VEK-sel-koors-shvahng-koong Rare

Also means

currency rate volatility

Usage Note

Wechselkursschwankung describes movements in the relative value of two currencies. Strong Wechselkursschwankungen create uncertainty for exporters and importers; companies hedge this risk with Devisentermingeschäften or options.

Examples

"Wechselkursschwankungen können die Gewinnmargen im Exportgeschäft stark beeinflussen."

Natural Translation

Exchange rate fluctuations can strongly affect profit margins in export business.

Literal Translation

Exchange-rate-fluctuations can the profit-margins in-the export-business strongly influence.

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