What is a currency?
A currency refers to the monetary unit used in the foreign exchange market. It represents the medium of exchange for conducting international transactions. Currencies are traded in pairs, such as EUR/USD or GBP/JPY, where one currency is bought while the other is sold.
The value of a currency is determined by various factors, including economic indicators, political stability, and market sentiment. Traders speculate on the price movements of different currencies to make profits in the forex market.
Example of a currency
One example of a currency in forex trading is the US Dollar (USD). Other commonly traded currencies include the Euro (EUR), Japanese Yen (JPY), British Pound (GBP), Swiss Franc (CHF), Canadian Dollar (CAD), and Australian Dollar (AUD).
In forex trading, currencies are always traded in pairs, with the value of one currency relative to the other. For example, the USD/EUR pair represents the value of one US Dollar in Euros.