GlossaryMarkets & assets

Currency pair

Two currencies quoted as an exchange rate, such as EUR/USD or USD/JPY, with an identified pair and price source.

Do not confuse

Common comparison error

A familiar currency-pair label does not guarantee the same provider, bid or ask basis, precision, session, or settlement source across brokers.

Practical use

How to verify Currency pair

Read Currency pair together with Base currency, Cross currency pair, Asset. The comparison must preserve the exact rule, value, state, and evidence described below.

A neutral example

EUR/USD at 1.0850 means one euro is quoted at 1.0850 US dollars. The ticket preserves the exact broker symbol, base and quote currencies, provider, quote side, precision, and trading session.

Evidence path

Where to verify Currency pair

Use the source that governs the exact contract, account, entity, or platform state. A general definition cannot replace current broker terms.

Symbol information and market scheduleMatch the symbol to its underlying market, price source, trading hours, weekend treatment, and settlement availability.

Broker platform recordCompare the platform symbol and timestamp with the named market or provider instead of relying on the asset label alone.