An exchange rate at its most basic is the value of one currency relative to another. This is known as a bilateral exchange rate. The Trade Weighted Index (TWI) is an average of foreign exchange rates weighted against the amount of trade conducted with that country. Hence the TWI is more reflective of the currency’s strength relative to the global economy.
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