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Summary: Exchange rates can vary from day to day because they are tied to the economy and the rate of inflation of a given country. Discover what other factors influence variations in exchange rates with help from a travel agent in this free video on international travel tips and preparation.
April Smith has been in the travel industry for 11 years, with two years as a gate agent with Continental Airlines, and nine years with Carlson Wagonlit Travel in Westlake, Ohio. Smith...read more
"Why do exchange rates vary? Exchange rates are very complicated to understand. They are tied to the economy and the rate on inflation of a country. Even the general mood of the population and the feeling among expert commentators with the monetary situations can definitely influence the exchange rate. Currencies can be valued at far less the end of the day then they started at the beginning of the day due to situations that occur in the world of business and economics. This is turn affects what that country can buy from other countries since it's own currency will not be worth as much outside of its borders as it was just earlier that day."
eHow Article: Why Do Exchange Rates Vary From Day to Day?