#TradingPairs101
Major currency pairs:
EUR/USD (euro/USD dollar):
The most popular pair in Forex, accounting for a significant portion of all transactions.
USD/JPY (USD dollar/Japanese yen):
The second most traded pair.
GBP/USD (British pound sterling/USD dollar):
An important pair that reflects the relationship between the economies of the United Kingdom and the USA.
USD/CHF (USD dollar/Swiss franc):
A pair that reflects the relationship between the economies of the USA and Switzerland, often used as a 'safe haven'.
AUD/USD (Australian dollar/USD dollar):
A pair that reflects the relationship between the economies of Australia and the USA, popular among traders.
USD/CAD (USD dollar/Canadian dollar):
A pair that reflects the relationship between the economies of the USA and Canada, particularly interesting due to its connection with oil prices.
NZD/USD (New Zealand dollar/USD dollar):
A pair that reflects the relationship between the economies of New Zealand and the USA.
There are also a large number of other currency pairs in Forex, referred to as 'minor' or 'exotic'.
