Currency markets are highly speculative and volatile in nature. Any currency can become very expensive or very cheap in relation to any or all other currencies in a matter of days, hours, or sometimes, in minutes. This unpredictable nature of the currencies is what attracts an investor to trade and invest in the currency market.
But ask yourself, "How much am I ready to lose?" When you terminated, closed or exited your position, did you understand the risks and taken steps to avoid them? Let's look at some foreign exchange risk management issues that may come up in your day-to-day foreign exchange transactions.
- Unexpected corrections in currency exchange rates
- Wild variations in foreign exchange rates
- Volatile markets offering profit opportunities
- Lost payments
- Delayed confirmation of payments and receivables
- Divergence between bank drafts received and the contract price
These are areas that every trader should cover both BEFORE and DURING a trade.
