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FX

Read an FX quote, budget for an unpaid supplier balance and make sense of historical exchange rates.

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ORIGIN CURRENCYUSDRECEIVING CURRENCYCNYONE PAYMENT. TWO CURRENCIES.
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How to compare two FX quotes

Fix the amount your supplier must receive, then compare the dollars needed to fund it. A transfer with no separate fee can still cost more.

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ORIGIN CURRENCYUSDRECEIVING CURRENCYEURONE PAYMENT. TWO CURRENCIES.
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Track FX exposure through the purchase order

After a deposit clears, the unpaid currency balance changes. Keep that balance and its due date visible as production and shipping dates move.

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ORIGIN CURRENCYUSDRECEIVING CURRENCYMXNONE PAYMENT. TWO CURRENCIES.
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Reading an FX chart in dollars and pesos

A lower number on the chart can mean a larger dollar payment. The units tell you which calculation to use.

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Pre-shipment checks

Check the order before it ships.

Review the invoice, bank details, documents and costs before releasing the balance.

Open the shipment checklist

Start with “China”, “FX” or “letter of credit”.

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