Rather than hedging 100% of an exposure at a single price point, institutional treasurers often execute a layered approach—booking forward contracts incrementally over time (e.g., 25% each quarter) to smooth out the average entry rate.
The foreign exchange (FX) market is the global marketplace for exchanging national currencies. It is decentralized, operates 24/5 across major financial centers, and is the largest financial market by daily volume. Key drivers include interest rate differentials, economic data, geopolitical events, and market sentiment. Market hours cycle through Asia, Europe, and North America, producing overlapping sessions of highest liquidity. Rather than hedging 100% of an exposure at