Spot exchange rates


Spot exchange rates

Exchange rate on currency for immediate delivery. Related: Forward exchange rate.

Spot Exchange Rate

The exchange rate for which two parties agree to trade two currencies at the present moment. The spot exchange rate is usually at or close to the current market rate because the transaction occurs in real time and not at some point in the future. Some analysts believe that forward rates are an accurate predictor of future spot rates, though many others dispute this. See also: Forward exchange.