Foreign exchange market

Exchange Rate: An exchange rate is the value of one currency expressed in terms of another currency. It determines how much one currency can be exchanged for another.

Currency Appreciation: Currency appreciation occurs when a currency increases in value relative to other currencies in the foreign exchange market. This means that it can buy more goods and services from other countries.

Balance of Payments: The balance of payments is a record of all economic transactions between residents of one country and residents of other countries during a given period. It includes trade in goods and services, financial flows, and transfers between countries.