How it works
Spread cost in home currency = amount minus foreign currency received divided by mid-market rate, plus fixed fee.
Input definitions
- Home-currency amount exchanged
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Mid-market foreign units per home unit
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Offered foreign units per home unit
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Fixed exchange fee
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
A worked example
- Home-currency amount exchanged
- 1000
- Mid-market foreign units per home unit
- 1.25
- Offered foreign units per home unit
- 1.2
- Fixed exchange fee
- 5
Assumptions & limits
Uses only the values entered and does not fetch live prices, fees, rates or eligibility rules. Verify quotes, contracts, measurements and local requirements before acting.
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Common questions
Why compare rates in the same direction?
Both rates must state foreign units per one home-currency unit for this formula.
How does Currency exchange spread cost calculate the result?
Spread cost in home currency = amount minus foreign currency received divided by mid-market rate, plus fixed fee.
What should I check before using Currency exchange spread cost?
Uses only the values entered and does not fetch live prices, fees, rates or eligibility rules. Verify quotes, contracts, measurements and local requirements before acting.