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forward exchange
[ˈfɔrwərd ɪkˈstʃeɪndʒ]
noun
pl: forward exchanges
câmbio a termo
1.
A financial transaction in which two parties agree to exchange currencies at a predetermined rate on a specified future date
The company entered into a forward exchange agreement to hedge against currency fluctuations.
A empresa celebrou um contrato de câmbio a termo para se proteger contra flutuações cambiais.
2.
The exchange rate agreed upon for a future currency transaction
The forward exchange rate for the euro was locked in at 1.15 USD.
A taxa de câmbio a termo para o euro foi fixada em 1,15 USD.
Synonyms
forward rate
forward contract
currency forward
Antonyms
spot exchange
spot rate
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
câmbio a termo
standard term used in Brazilian financial markets
São Paulo
câmbio forward
commonly used in São Paulo's financial center alongside câmbio a termo
Portugal
câmbio a prazo
Portuguese preference for 'a prazo' over 'a termo'
Related Idioms & Phrases
hedge against currency risk
lock in an exchange rate
forward contract
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