Definitions
In plain terms
A local value of 100 multiplied by 1.10 base-currency units per local unit becomes 110 in the base currency.
Technical
The operation requires source and target currencies, quote orientation, rate type and timestamp, calendar, missing-rate policy, rounding, and whether returns or levels are being converted.
Scope
Converting index returns is not always equivalent to converting endpoint levels without aligned FX timing.
Formula
V_base = V_local * FX_base_per_localV_{base}=V_{local}\times FX_{base/local}| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
V_local | value in local currency | local currency |
FX_base_per_local | base currency units per local currency unit | base/local FX rate |
Output unit: base currency
Examples
- A governed methodology records currency conversion with its source, cutoff, units, parameters, and effective version.
Common misconceptions
- Currency Conversion does not have one universal implementation without the declared methodology, data basis, and constraints.
Concept relationships
Prerequisites
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Where this concept is used
Evidence and governance
- FTSE Currency Hedging Methodology Overview FTSE Russell, London Stock Exchange Group · first party methodology
Supports: preferred label, short definition, technical definition, formula
Limits: Production rates, holidays, currencies, tenors, and calculation details require the full applicable methodology and data licenses.
- Fintech Builder Glossary Definition Contract The Fintech Builder · internal governed contract
Supports: variant distinction
Limits: Defines governed platform behavior rather than claiming these policies are universally prescribed by external McClellan methodology.
- Reviewed by
- fintech-builder-batch-004
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-27
- Next review
- 2027-07-27
- Record status
- evidence reviewed
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