Abstract

Currency exchange rate is an important metric to inform economic policy but traditional sources are often produced with delay during crises and only at an aggregate level. This may poorly reflect the actual rate trends in rural or poverty-stricken areas, where large populations reside in fragile situations. This data set includes currency exchange rate estimates and is intended to help gain insight in price developments beyond what can be formally measured by traditional methods. The estimates are generated using a machine-learning approach that imputes ongoing subnational price surveys, often with accuracy similar to direct measurement of prices. The data set provides new opportunities to investigate local price dynamics in areas where populations are sensitive to localized price shocks and where traditional data are not available.

Geographic coverage notes

The data cover the following sub-national areas: Badakhshan, Badghis, Baghlan, Balkh, Bamyan, Daykundi, Farah, Faryab, Paktya, Ghazni, Ghor, Hilmand, Hirat, Nangarhar, Jawzjan, Kabul, Kandahar, Kapisa, Khost, Kunar, Kunduz, Laghman, Logar, Wardak, Nimroz, Nuristan, Paktika, Panjsher, Parwan, Samangan, Sar-e-pul, Takhar, Uruzgan, Zabul, Market Average, Armavir, Ararat, Aragatsotn, Tavush, Gegharkunik, Shirak, Kotayk, Syunik, Lori, Vayotz Dzor, Yerevan, Kayanza, Ruyigi, Bubanza, Karuzi, Bujumbura Mairie, Muramvya, Gitega, Rumonge, Bururi, Kirundo, Cankuzo, Cibitoke, Muyinga, Rutana, Bujumbura Rural, Makamba, Ngozi, Mwaro, SAHEL, CASCADES, SUD-OUEST, EST, BOUCLE DU MOUHOUN, CENTRE-NORD, PLATEAU-CENTRAL, HAUTS-BASSINS, CENTRE, NORD, CENTRE-SUD, CENTRE-OUEST, CENTRE-EST, Khulna, Chittagong, Barisal, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Rangpur, Sylhet, Mymensingh, Ouaka, Mbomou, Bangui, Nana-Mambéré, Ouham, Sangha-Mbaéré, Ombella M'Poko, Mambéré-Kadéï, Vakaga, Ouham Pendé, Lobaye, Haute-Kotto, Kémo, Nana-Gribizi, Bamingui-Bangoran, Haut-Mbomou, Nord, Extrême-Nord, Ouest, Nord-Ouest, Adamaoua, Sud-Ouest, Est, Littoral, Centre, Haut-Uele, Nord-Kivu, Ituri, Tshopo, Kwilu, Kasai, Sud-Kivu, Kongo-Central, Nord-Ubangi, Sud-Ubangi, Kasai-Central, Bas-Uele, Tanganyika, Lualaba, Kasai-Oriental, Kwango, Haut-Lomami, Haut-Katanga, Maniema, Kinshasa, Equateur, Lomami, Likouala, Brazzaville, Point-Noire, Pool, Bouenza, Cuvette, Lekoumou, Nzerekore, Boke, Kindia, Kankan, Faranah, Mamou, Labe, Kanifing Municipal Council, Central River, Upper River, West Coast, North Bank, Lower River, Bafata, Tombali, Cacheu, Sector Autonomo De Bissau, Biombo, Oio, Gabu, Bolama, Quinara, North, South, Artibonite, South-East, Grande'Anse, North-East, West, North-West, SULAWESI UTARA, SUMATERA UTARA, KALIMANTAN UTARA, JAWA BARAT, NUSA TENGGARA BARAT, NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR, SULAWESI SELATAN, JAMBI, JAWA TIMUR, KALIMANTAN SELATAN, BALI, BANTEN, JAWA TENGAH, RIAU, SUMATERA BARAT, KEPULAUAN RIAU, PAPUA, SULAWESI BARAT, BENGKULU, MALUKU UTARA, DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA, KALIMANTAN BARAT, KALIMANTAN TENGAH, PAPUA BARAT, SUMATERA SELATAN, MALUKU, KEPULAUAN BANGKA BELITUNG, ACEH, DKI JAKARTA, SULAWESI TENGGARA, KALIMANTAN TIMUR, LAMPUNG, GORONTALO, SULAWESI TENGAH, Anbar, Babil, Baghdad, Basrah, Diyala, Dahuk, Erbil, Ninewa, Kerbala, Kirkuk, Missan, Muthanna, Najaf, Qadissiya, Salah al-Din, Sulaymaniyah, Thi-Qar, Wassit, Coast, North Eastern, Nairobi, Rift Valley, , Eastern, Central, Nyanza, Attapeu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Champasack, Houaphan, Khammouan, Louangphabang, Louangnamtha, Oudomxai, Phongsaly, Salavan, Savannakhet, Sekong, Vientiane Capital, Vientiane, Xaignabouly, Xiengkhouang, Akkar, Mount Lebanon, Baalbek-El Hermel, Beirut, Bekaa, El Nabatieh, Nimba, Grand Kru, Grand Cape Mount, Gbarpolu, Grand Bassa, Rivercess, Montserrado, River Gee, Lofa, Bomi, Bong, Sinoe, Maryland, Margibi, Grand Gedeh, East, North Central, Uva, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Northern, North Western, Kidal, Gao, Tombouctou, Bamako, Kayes, Koulikoro, Mopti, Segou, Sikasso, Yangon, Rakhine, Shan (North), Kayin, Kachin, Shan (South), Mon, Tanintharyi, Mandalay, Kayah, Shan (East), Chin, Magway, Sagaing, Zambezia, Cabo_Delgado, Tete, Manica, Sofala, Maputo, Gaza, Niassa, Inhambane, Maputo City, Nampula, Hodh Ech Chargi, Hodh El Gharbi, Brakna, Adrar, Assaba, Guidimakha, Gorgol, Trarza, Tagant, Dakhlet-Nouadhibou, Nouakchott, Tiris-Zemmour, Central Region, Southern Region, Northern Region, Tillaberi, Tahoua, Agadez, Zinder, Dosso, Niamey, Maradi, Diffa, Abia, Borno, Yobe, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Gombe, Jigawa, Kebbi, Oyo, Sokoto, Zamfara, Lagos, Adamawa, Cordillera Administrative region, Region XIII, Region VI, Region V, Region III, Autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao, Region IV-A, Region VIII, Region VII, Region X, Region II, Region IV-B, Region XII, Region XI, Region I, National Capital region, Region IX, North Darfur, Blue Nile, Nile, Eastern Darfur, West Kordofan, Gedaref, West Darfur, North Kordofan, South Kordofan, Kassala, Khartoum, White Nile, South Darfur, Red Sea, Sennar, Al Gezira, Central Darfur, Tambacounda, Diourbel, Ziguinchor, Kaffrine, Dakar, Saint Louis, Fatick, Kolda, Louga, Kaolack, Kedougou, Matam, Thies, Sedhiou, Shabelle Hoose, Juba Hoose, Bay, Banadir, Shabelle Dhexe, Gedo, Hiraan, Woqooyi Galbeed, Awdal, Bari, Juba Dhexe, Togdheer, Nugaal, Galgaduud, Bakool, Sanaag, Mudug, Sool, Warrap, Unity, Jonglei, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Upper Nile, Eastern Equatoria, Central Equatoria, Western Bahr el Ghazal, Western Equatoria, Lakes, Aleppo, Dar'a, Quneitra, Homs, Deir-ez-Zor, Damascus, Ar-Raqqa, Al-Hasakeh, Hama, As-Sweida, Rural Damascus, Tartous, Idleb, Lattakia, Ouaddai, Salamat, Wadi Fira, Sila, Ennedi Est, Batha, Tibesti, Logone Oriental, Logone Occidental, Guera, Hadjer Lamis, Lac, Mayo Kebbi Est, Chari Baguirmi, Ennedi Ouest, Borkou, Tandjile, Mandoul, Moyen Chari, Mayo Kebbi Ouest, Kanem, Barh El Gazal, Ndjaména, Al Dhale'e, Aden, Al Bayda, Al Maharah, Lahj, Al Jawf, Raymah, Al Hudaydah, Hajjah, Amran, Shabwah, Dhamar, Ibb, Sana'a, Al Mahwit, Marib, Hadramaut, Sa'ada, Amanat Al Asimah, Socotra, Taizz, Abyan

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Foreign Exchange Market Size 2025-2029

The foreign exchange market size is forecast to increase by USD 582 billion, at a CAGR of 10.6% between 2024 and 2029.

Major Market Trends & Insights

Europe dominated the market and accounted for a 47% growth during the forecast period.
By the Type - Reporting dealers segment was valued at USD 278.60 billion in 2023
By the Trade Finance Instruments - Currency swaps segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2023

Market Size & Forecast

Market Opportunities: USD 118.14 billion
Market Future Opportunities: USD 582.00 billion 
CAGR : 10.6%
Europe: Largest market in 2023

Market Summary

The Foreign Exchange (Forex) market, a global financial platform for exchanging one currency for another, is a dynamic and continuously evolving ecosystem. According to the Bank for International Settlements, daily trading volumes reached approximately USD6 trillion in April 2020, representing a significant portion of the world's financial transactions. This market's importance is underscored by its role in facilitating international trade, investment, and tourism. The Forex market's decentralized nature allows for 24/7 trading opportunities, making it an attractive proposition for businesses and investors seeking to manage currency risk or capitalize on price fluctuations. Despite the market's complexity, advanced technologies, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, are increasingly being adopted to enhance trading strategies and improve risk management.
One significant trend is the increasing use of money transfer agencies, venture capital investments, and mutual funds in foreign exchange transactions. These tools enable real-time analysis of market trends and help forecast exchange rates, providing valuable insights for businesses operating in multiple currencies. The Forex market's influence extends beyond traditional financial sectors, with applications in various industries, including tourism, import/export, and international business. As businesses expand their global footprint and economies continue to interconnect, the role and significance of the Forex market are set to grow further.

What will be the Size of the Foreign Exchange Market during the forecast period?

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The market, a vital component of the global financial system, operates without fail, facilitating the conversion of one currency into another. According to recent data, approximately 6% of daily global trading volume is attributed to this market. Looking ahead, growth is projected to reach over 5% annually. Consider the following comparison: the average daily trading volume in the forex market exceeds that of the New York Stock Exchange by a significant margin. In 2020, the former recorded around USD 6 trillion, while the latter saw approximately USD 136 billion. This disparity underscores the market's immense scale and influence.
Moreover, the forex market's liquidity depth enables efficient price discovery, minimizing transaction security concerns and market impact costs. Automated trading bots and order book depth analysis are essential tools for market participants, allowing for effective backtesting strategies and fraud detection systems. Leverage ratios, transaction fees, and margin requirements are essential factors influencing market accessibility and profitability. High-frequency trading and the presence of liquidity providers contribute to market efficiency and statistical arbitrage opportunities. Regulatory compliance and brokerage services further ensure a secure trading environment. Despite payment processing fees and order flow imbalance, risk tolerance levels remain a crucial consideration for participants.

How is this Foreign Exchange Industry segmented?

The foreign exchange industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

Type

  Reporting dealers
  Financial institutions
  Non-financial customers


Trade Finance Instruments

  Currency swaps
  Outright forward and FX swaps
  FX options


Trading Platforms

  Electronic Trading
  Over-the-Counter (OTC)
  Mobile Trading


Geography

  North America

    US
    Canada


  Europe

    Germany
    Switzerland
    UK


  Middle East and Africa

    UAE


  APAC

    China
    India
    Japan


  South America

    Brazil


  Rest of World (ROW)

By Type Insights

The reporting dealers segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

The market is a dynamic and intricate financial ecosystem where businesses and investors transact in various currencies to manage internationa

Abstract

Currency exchange rate is an important metric to inform economic policy but traditional sources are often produced with delay during crises and only at an aggregate level. This may poorly reflect the actual rate trends in rural or poverty-stricken areas, where large populations reside in fragile situations. This data set includes currency exchange rate estimates and is intended to help gain insight in price developments beyond what can be formally measured by traditional methods. The estimates are generated using a machine-learning approach that imputes ongoing subnational price surveys, often with accuracy similar to direct measurement of prices. The data set provides new opportunities to investigate local price dynamics in areas where populations are sensitive to localized price shocks and where traditional data are not available.

Geographic coverage notes

The data cover the following sub-national areas: Ouaddai, Salamat, Wadi Fira, Sila, Ennedi Est, Batha, Tibesti, Logone Oriental, Logone Occidental, Guera, Hadjer Lamis, Lac, Mayo Kebbi Est, Chari Baguirmi, Ennedi Ouest, Borkou, Tandjile, Mandoul, Moyen Chari, Mayo Kebbi Ouest, Kanem, Barh El Gazal, Ndjaména, Market Average

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Abstract

Currency exchange rate is an important metric to inform economic policy but traditional sources are often produced with delay during crises and only at an aggregate level. This may poorly reflect the actual rate trends in rural or poverty-stricken areas, where large populations reside in fragile situations. This data set includes currency exchange rate estimates and is intended to help gain insight in price developments beyond what can be formally measured by traditional methods. The estimates are generated using a machine-learning approach that imputes ongoing subnational price surveys, often with accuracy similar to direct measurement of prices. The data set provides new opportunities to investigate local price dynamics in areas where populations are sensitive to localized price shocks and where traditional data are not available.

Geographic coverage notes

The data cover the following sub-national areas: North, South, Artibonite, Centre, South-East, Grande'Anse, North-East, West, North-West, Market Average

The EUR/USD exchange rate rose to 1.1719 on September 8, 2025, up 0.07% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD has strengthened 0.89%, and is up by 6.20% over the last 12 months. Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

A graphic that displays the dollar performance against other currencies reveals that economic developments had mixed results on currency exchanges. The third quarter of 2023 marked a period of disinflation in the euro area, while China's projected growth was projected to go up. The United States economy was said to have a relatively strong performance in Q3 2023, although growing capital market interest rate and the resumption of student loan repayments might dampen this growth at the end of 2023. A relatively weak Japanese yen Q3 2023 saw pressure from investors towards Japanese authorities on how they would respond to the situation surrounding the Japanese yen. The USD/JPY rate was close to ***, whereas analysts suspected it should be around ** given the country's purchase power parity. The main reason for this disparity is said to be the differences in central bank interest rates between the United States, the euro area, and Japan. Any future aggressive changes from, especially the U.S. Fed might lower those differences. Financial markets responded somewhat disappoint when Japan did not announce major plans to tackle the situation. Potential rent decreases in 2024 Central bank rates peak in 2023, although it is expected that some of these will decline in early 2024. That said, analysts expect overall policies will remain restrictive. For example, the Bank of England's interest rate remained unchanged at **** percent in Q3 2023. It is believed the United Kingdom's central bank will ease its interest rate in 2024 but less than either the U.S. Fed or the European Central Bank. This should be a positive development for the pound compared to either the euro or the dollar.

Graph and download economic data for Financial Market: Real Effective Exchange Rates: CPI Based for China (CCRETT01CNM661N) from Jan 1970 to Jul 2025 about China, exchange rate, currency, CPI, manufacturing, real, rate, price index, indexes, and price.

Forex daily volume was nearly *** billion U.S. dollars for the USD currency, an amount ***** times higher than for the euro (EUR). The forex - or foreign exchange market - turnover per day is a figure that is not often measured, only once every three years. No figures are available for 2020, for instance. What figures are available, however, indicate that the USD currency far outweighs that of many other currencies all over the world. What is the forex market? The forex market is based on the fluctuations in the value of currency interest rates. For example, the U.S. dollar performs differently against other major currencies. If one can properly predict these fluctuations, they can buy a weaker currency with a stronger one. After the currencies rebalance, the original currency will be worth more in terms of the exchange rate, giving the investor a profit. There are many foreign exchange trading services, including many multinational banks which already work in multiple currencies. Other currency trading functions Countries and central banks typically hold foreign currencies. These international reserves help facilitate the transactions in international trade, which is one reason China’s foreign reserves are so high. Countries can buy and sell foreign currencies to maintain a particular exchange rate. This is necessary for currencies which are pegged to another currency, such as the U.S. dollar. However, some countries are accused of exchange rate manipulation to make their exports seem more attractive. Finally, certain currencies are considered safer. Citizens and firms in a country with an unstable currency will buy these currencies to avoid volatility, or even hyperinflation, in their home currency.

This dataset provides values for EXCHANGE RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Graph and download economic data for Financial Market: Real Effective Exchange Rates: CPI Based for United States (CCRETT01USQ661N) from Q1 1970 to Q2 2025 about exchange rate, currency, CPI, manufacturing, real, rate, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

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Major currency crosses

The currency market is the largest financial market in the world, with trillions of dollars worth of currency being traded every day. Currency pairs are the cornerstone of this market.

I hope this dataset can provide valuable information for traders, investors, and researchers looking to better understand the dynamics of the currency market and make informed decisions about currency trading.

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According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Foreign Exchange market size will be USD 807548.5 million in 2024. It will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.00% from 2024 to 2031.

North America held the major market share for more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 323019.40 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from 2024 to 2031.
Europe accounted for a market share of over 30% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 242264.55 million.
Asia Pacific held a market share of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 185736.16 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0% from 2024 to 2031.
Latin America had a market share of more than 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 40377.43 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% from 2024 to 2031.
Middle East and Africa had a market share of around 2% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD 16150.97 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% from 2024 to 2031.
Forex Options are the fastest-growing segment in the Foreign Exchange market by type, driven by their flexibility for hedging and speculative trading

Market Dynamics

Key Drivers

The interplay of currency supply and demand dictates forex market movements.

The interplay of currency supply and demand fundamentally dictates movements in the foreign exchange market, a colossal marketplace with an average daily trading volume of approximately $2.44 trillion as of January 2025. This dynamic is powerfully influenced by central bank monetary policy, as demonstrated by the direct impact of interest rate changes. When a central bank raises interest rates, it increases the demand for its currency from foreign investors seeking higher returns on their assets. A mere 25 basis point increase in interest rates can trigger capital inflows sufficient to appreciate a currency by 1-2% against other currencies. This demand is further influenced by a country's economic health, as a strong economy, like the U.S.'s projected 1.4% GDP growth in 2025, attracts significant foreign investment, thereby increasing the demand for its currency. The balance of a country's trade also directly impacts currency flows; a nation with a trade surplus sees a continuous demand for its currency as foreigners buy its exports, while a trade deficit increases supply as local buyers sell their currency for imports. Ultimately, every economic data point and policy decision contribute to the daily flux of supply and demand, creating the volatile and dynamic market movements that drive trillions of dollars in trading volume across the globe.

Source -

https://www.tradeweb.com/newsroom/media-center/news-releases/tradeweb-reports-january-2025-total-trading-volume-of-$54.6-trillion-and-average-daily-volume-of-$2.44-trillion

https://www.bea.gov/news/2025/gross-domestic-product-1st-quarter-2025-advance-estimate

Key Restraints

The foreign exchange market's expansion is limited by its transparency and counterparty risk challenges.

The foreign exchange market's expansion is significantly limited by a lack of transparency and pervasive counterparty risk, both of which are direct consequences of its decentralized, Over-the-Counter (OTC) structure. According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Triennial Survey, a staggering 80% of all forex turnover happens in this OTC environment, including 28% of spot trades and 51% of swaps. This structural opaqueness leads to fragmented pricing and makes it difficult for participants to assess true market depth, thereby eroding confidence. This setup also exposes participants to significant counterparty risk, as there is no central clearinghouse to guarantee trades. This risk is underscored by recent regulatory actions, with French authorities adding 50 new websites to their blacklist of unauthorized platforms in the first half of 2024, and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintaining its own alert list against unregulated brokers. Ultimately, these quantifiable risks pose a fundamental restraint on market expansion by increasing trading costs, undermining trust, and deterring both institutional and retail participants.

Source –

https://www.bis.org/statistics/rpfx22_fx.html

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Fitting parameters of the model for different currency pairs and years.

The USD/BRL exchange rate rose to 5.4325 on September 8, 2025, up 0.35% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Brazilian Real has strengthened 0.18%, and is up by 2.76% over the last 12 months. Brazilian Real - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Abstract

Currency exchange rate is an important metric to inform economic policy but traditional sources are often produced with delay during crises and only at an aggregate level. This may poorly reflect the actual rate trends in rural or poverty-stricken areas, where large populations reside in fragile situations. This data set includes currency exchange rate estimates and is intended to help gain insight in price developments beyond what can be formally measured by traditional methods. The estimates are generated using a machine-learning approach that imputes ongoing subnational price surveys, often with accuracy similar to direct measurement of prices. The data set provides new opportunities to investigate local price dynamics in areas where populations are sensitive to localized price shocks and where traditional data are not available.

Geographic coverage notes

The data cover the following sub-national areas: Akkar, Mount Lebanon, Baalbek-El Hermel, North, Beirut, Bekaa, El Nabatieh, South, Market Average

The Foreign Exchange Market is Segmented by Instrument Type (Spot Forex, Forex Swaps, Outright Forwards, Currency Swaps, Forex Options, and Other OTC Derivatives), by Counterparty (Reporting Dealers, Other Financial Institutions, and Non-Financial Customers), by Channel (Online and Offline), and by Region (North America, South America, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

In April 2025, the value of transactions in China's foreign exchange market amounted to around **** trillion U.S. dollars. The transactions include the trade of spots, forwards, foreign exchange, and currency swaps and options.