Characteristics of Each Pair of The World's Major Currencies

Understanding the characteristics of traded currencies will make you aware of what level of risk and benefit that you can get from such currency or currencies whether it matches the risk tolerance or time your trading. Here we review some popular currency that is often traded.

GBP / USD 

Graph GBP / USD is aggressive all-time charts. Look at the range of price movement is a very fast graphics. The graph below is a graph of 1 hour for the GBPUSD. Within a few hours the movement has reached 100 points more. Fundamental news that often appears to GBP is on at 06.00 AM (medium impact) and 16:30 & 19:45 pm for High Impact. For the USD is on at 19.30 - 22.00 for all categories of Medium & High Impact.

    * Average daily movement: 100 - 200 points
    * Stop Loss ideal Daytrader: 200 points
    * Active trading Hours: 15.00 - 22.00
    * The value per point: $ 1 (mini) or $ 10 (regular)

EUR / USD
 According to some observers EUR / USD currency pair is more comfortable than the GBPUSD traded. Movement 3 / 4: GBPUSD her. By adding SMA 10 & 20, we can make decisions, Buy & Sell. Fundamental news that often appears to EUR is at 16.00 & 18.00 WIB for Medium & High Impact. For the USD is on at 19.30 - 22.00 for all categories of Medium & High Impact.

    * Average daily movement: 75 - 150 points
    * Stop Loss ideal Daytrader: 200 points
    * Active trading Hours: 14.00 - 22.00
    * The value per point: $ 1 (mini) or $ 10 (regular)

 AUD / USD
 If you want to trade ease, without fear of rapid price movement in a drastic move, you can choose an alternative to the AUD / USD. Movement AUD / USD is half of the EUR / USD or 3 / 4 of GBPUSD. Stop Loss ideal Daytrader: 150 points. Fundamental news that often appears to AUD is on at 07.30, 10.30 pm (interest rate) for Medium & High Impact. For the USD is on at 19.30 - 22.00 for all categories of Medium & High Impact.

    * Active trading Hours: 07.00 - 22.00
    * The value per point: $ 1 (mini) or $ 10 (regular)

 USD / CHF 
Yes, by knowing the USD goes up or down movement, you can simply observe the movement of the USD / CHF. This graph is contrary to the movement of GBP / USD, EUR / USD and AUD / USD. If USD / CHF down then tends to happen a great upward movement of the EUR / USD, GBP / USD and AUD / USD. The nature of the natural serenity clearly seen in this pair. You also want to play relaxed, can trade on this pair. Fundamental news that often appears to CHF is at 14.00 pm for Medium & High Impact. For the USD is on at 19.30 - 22.00 for all categories of Medium & High Impact.

    * Stop Loss ideal Daytrader: 100 points
    * Take Profit: 150-200 points.
    * Active trading Hours: 14.00 - 22.00
    * The value per point: $ 0.8 (mini) or $ 8 (regular)

   
 USD / JPY
Pair it often gives a surprise where you should be careful in making decisions Buy or Sell. Lately the Japanese Yen is often weaker, so you do not stay long open Sell position. USD / JPY as of the end of February 2009 rose from 93.00 to 95.00. Fundamental news Hours are 6:50 to 12:00 pm for Japan and for the USD is on at 19.30 - 22.00 for all categories of Medium & High Impact.

    * Stop Loss ideal Daytrader: 100 points
    * Take Profit: 150-200 points.
    * Active trading Hours: 14.00 - 22.00
    * The value per point: $ 1.2 (mini) or $ 12 (regular)