Definition of Exchange Rate
An exchange rate specifies the value of one country's currency in terms of another. It is defined as the number of units of a domestic currency required to purchase one unit of a foreign currency. For instance, an increase in the exchange rate (e.g., more domestic currency units per foreign unit) signifies a depreciation of the domestic currency.
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