Mastering Capital Flows and Exchange Rates – CFA Level I

Welcome to the exciting world of currency exchange rates! In this overview, we’ll help you navigate the twists and turns of forex markets, so you can become an exchange rate aficionado. Let’s jump right in and explore the key concepts!

Foreign Exchange Rates

Learn the ins and outs of currency exchange rates, from the fundamentals to more complex ideas like direct and indirect quotes, nominal and real exchange rates, and how to calculate cross rates.

► Master the art of currency exchange rates here.

Exchange Rate Regimes

Uncover the various exchange rate regimes, including formal dollarization and monetary unions, and understand how each regime influences a country’s ability to conduct monetary policy.

► Dive into the currency pool here.

Exchange Rates, International Trade, and Capital Flows

Explore the effects of exchange rates on international trade and capital flows, dive into the elasticities approach and absorption approach, and learn about the Marshall-Lerner condition and J-curve effect.

► Exchange your way to success here.

Capital Restrictions

Learn about capital restrictions, their economic consequences, and the reasons governments enforce them. Investigate the different types of restrictions on capital inflow and outflow, and weigh the short-term advantages against long-term drawbacks.

► Get savvy on capital restrictions here.

Forward Exchange Rates

Dive into the world of spot rates, forward rates, forward premiums and discounts, and discover the arbitrage relationship between them, all while exploring the participants and dynamics of foreign exchange markets.

► Get your currency exchange game on point here.