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title: What is an Exotic Currency?
description: A currency which is thinly/rarely traded. Trading volume for exotic currencies is usually low and trading them is typically quite expensive as the spreads are often high.
url: "https://en.wbtrade.eu/knowledge-base/trading/what-is-an-exotic-currency/"
updated: "2024-09-12"
category: TRADING
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# What is an Exotic Currency?

A currency which is thinly/rarely traded. Trading volume for exotic currencies is usually low and trading them is typically quite expensive as the spreads are often high.