What are Cross Currency Pairs?

A cross currency transaction is one that consists of a pair of currencies traded in forex that does not include the U.S. dollar. One foreign currency is traded for another without having first to exchange the currencies into American dollars. Common cross currency pairs involve the euro and the Japanese yen.

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