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Cross Rate

A cross rate is the exchange rate between two currencies, neither of which is the US dollar. EUR/GBP, GBP/JPY, and AUD/NZD are all cross rates. These rates are typically derived from each currency's rate against the dollar.

Related Terms

Currency Pair Minor Pair (Cross) Exchange Rate

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