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FX Forward Points

Forward FX is commonly quoted as points added to or subtracted from the spot quotation rather than as an outright rate.

Market use

Points reflect interest-rate differentials and market conditions under the relevant quotation convention.

What it means

Forward FX is commonly quoted as points added to or subtracted from the spot quotation rather than as an outright rate.

Example

Convert points using the pair's decimal convention before combining with spot.

How to interpret it

This concept should be read together with its market convention, measurement horizon and underlying instrument. BondStats presents it as an analytical reference rather than investment advice; instrument documentation and primary market rules remain authoritative.

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