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Foreign Exchange Rate — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 12 · Economics

Foreign Exchange Rate revision notes for ICSE Class 12 Economics: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Economics syllabus.

70 questions40 flashcards4 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Meaning of Foreign Exchange and Foreign Exchange Rate

  • Foreign exchange means all currencies other than the domestic currency of a country.
  • For India, foreign exchange includes currencies such as US Dollar, British Pound, Kuwaiti Dinar and Pakistani Rupee.
  • The rate of exchange is the price at which one currency is exchanged for another.
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2. Depreciation, Appreciation, Devaluation and Revaluation

  • Depreciation means a fall in the free market value of domestic currency in terms of foreign currency.
  • Appreciation means a rise in the free market value of domestic currency relative to foreign currencies.
  • Devaluation is an official government action to decrease the value of domestic currency under a fixed exchange rate system.
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3. Fixed Exchange Rate System

  • Under a fixed exchange rate system, the exchange rate is officially declared and fixed.
  • Only a very small change from the fixed value is possible.
  • The Gold Standard System from 1870-1914 was a fixed exchange rate system.
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4. Merits and Demerits of Fixed Exchange Rate

  • Fixed exchange rates promote international trade because foreign payments become certain.
  • Fixed exchange rates promote international investment because long-term capital flows become more secure.
  • Fixed exchange rates reduce fear of speculation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Foreign Exchange Rate for ICSE Class 12 Economics?
Key topics in Foreign Exchange Rate include Meaning of Foreign Exchange and Foreign Exchange Rate, Depreciation, Appreciation, Devaluation and Revaluation, Fixed Exchange Rate System, Merits and Demerits of Fixed Exchange Rate. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Foreign Exchange Rate for the ICSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 70 practice questions on Foreign Exchange Rate. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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