The Decline in European FX Volatility During the Last Decade

question 53

Multiple Choice

The decline in European FX volatility during the last decade has been offset in part by

• A)the greater volatilities of Asian currencies.
• B)a reduction in inflation rates in European countries.
• C)the fixing of exchange rates among European countries.
• D)the replacement of domestic currencies with the euro.
• E)None of the above.

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