exchange transaction

[/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ trænˈzækʃən/]
nounpl: exchange transactions
transação de câmbio
1. A financial transaction involving the conversion of one currency into another at an agreed-upon rate
The bank processed the exchange transaction quickly.
O banco processou a transação de câmbio rapidamente.
2. A commercial transaction involving the simultaneous purchase and sale of the same security or commodity
The exchange transaction allowed the company to hedge its currency risk.
A transação de câmbio permitiu que a empresa protegesse seu risco cambial.
3. Any transaction where goods, services, or assets are traded between two parties
The exchange transaction between the two countries strengthened their trade relationship.
A transação de câmbio entre os dois países fortaleceu sua relação comercial.
This term is primarily used in financial, banking, and commercial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, given the importance of currency fluctuations in economic policy, exchange transactions are frequently discussed in news and business media. The term is formal and technical, commonly appearing in contracts, financial reports, and official documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
currency exchangeforeign exchange transactionforex transactiontrade transactionswap transaction
Antonyms / Antônimos
one-way transactionunilateral transaction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transação de câmbio
Standard financial terminology used in banking and commerce
São Paulo
transação de câmbio / operação cambial
Both terms are used in financial centers; 'operação cambial' is common in banking contexts
Rio de Janeiro
transação de câmbio
Standard usage in financial sectors
Portugal
transação de câmbio / operação cambial
Similar usage to Brazil; 'operação de troca' may also be used in commercial contexts

Related Words

exchange ratecurrency conversionforeign exchangederivativesettlementarbitrage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to lock in an exchange rate
to execute an exchange transaction
favorable exchange transaction
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