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Forex Basics

Volatility

The degree of price fluctuation in a currency pair over time.

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Volatility measures how much and how quickly prices change. High volatility means larger price swings and potentially higher profits or losses. Volatility increases during major economic releases, geopolitical events, and market opens. Tools like ATR (Average True Range) help measure volatility. Different trading strategies suit different volatility conditions.

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