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fixed change

[ˈfɪkst tʃeɪndʒ]
nounpl: fixed changes
câmbio fixo
1. An exchange rate between two currencies that is set and maintained at a constant level by government or central bank intervention, rather than fluctuating based on market forces
The country adopted a fixed change policy to stabilize its economy.
O país adotou uma política de câmbio fixo para estabilizar sua economia.
2. A predetermined amount of currency exchanged in a transaction
With fixed change, travelers know exactly how much foreign currency they will receive.
Com câmbio fixo, os viajantes sabem exatamente quanto de moeda estrangeira receberão.
Synonyms
fixed exchange ratepegged exchange ratefixed rate
Antonyms
floating exchange rateflexible exchange ratevariable exchange rate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
câmbio fixo
standard economic term
São Paulo
câmbio fixo
commonly used in financial markets
Portugal
taxa de câmbio fixa
preferred formal term in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

peg the currency
maintain a fixed rate
currency peg
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