Wechselkursrisiko

exchange-rate risk; currency risk

noun VEK-sel-kurs-ri-zee-ko Rare

Usage Note

Wechselkursrisiko is the exposure a company or investor faces when the value of foreign-currency assets or liabilities changes because of exchange-rate fluctuations. Companies often hedge it with Devisentermingeschäfte (currency forwards).

Examples

"Exporteure tragen ein erhebliches Wechselkursrisiko, wenn sie in Fremdwährung fakturieren."

Natural Translation

Exporters bear a considerable exchange-rate risk when they invoice in foreign currency.

Literal Translation

Exporters carry a considerable exchange-rate-risk when they in foreign-currency invoice.

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