When it comes to currency strength, because there is such a high correlation between the two pairs, we can assume that the GBP (the common currency between the pairs) is the one that is driving these movements, and therefore the GBP is the strongest currency in this example.
These tools are up to you to choose how to use them. Most traders use the strength measure alongside an established strategy in order to trade in the exact same direction as the underlying strengths of the markets.
The Admirals Forex correlation matrix above shows the correlations between the following currency pairs:
Knowing the relative strength for each currency is key to being a successful trader. This indicator helps traders determine which trading pairs are strongest or weakest on various time scales. This information will be a tremendous advantage for traders. The Currency Strength Indidicator is fully configurable, and was designed to maximise trading success.
It is useful as a quick guide to which currencies you might want to trade, and which might be worth staying away from. For instance, if a certain currency is very strong, and another suddenly turns weaker, you may find a trading opportunity. Such deviation between pairs usually indicates momentum. Conversely, if two currencies are weak, strong or average strength, there is often a range or sideways movement happening. You might want to stay away from trading those pairs.if
It is clear that the US Dollar and Japanese Yen are strong. This means that trading long USD/JPY Forex pairs offers low risk trading opportunities.
This is different to a currency index. Instruments such as the US Dollar Index are weighted indexes which compare the Dollar's value relative to a basket of other currencies. For instance, at the time of writing this the US Dollar index is weighted as follows:Euro 57.6%,Yen 13.6%, British Pound 11.9%, Canadian Dollar 9.1%, Swedish Krona 4.2%, Swiss Franc 3.6%.
These charts indicate which currency pairs have seen the greatest price swings. These charts allow traders to choose the Forex pairs that provide the best trading opportunities.
In the first pair, the GBP is the quote currency (meaning long trades expect the EUR to strengthen against the GBP). In the second pair, the GBP is the base currency (meaning long trades expect the GBP to strengthen against the USD). This means a long trade in the EURGBP is one that expects the GBP to weaken, while a long trade in the GBPUSD is one that expects the GBP to strengthen.
Knowing which currency pairs gives you the best chance of succeeding as a trader is essential. Our currency strength meter provides a quick overview of how each currency is performing in the Forex market.
The meter takes readings from every forex pair over the last 24 hours, and applies calculations to each. It then bundles together each the associated pairs to an individual currency (eg, EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, EUR/GBP, AUD/USD etc) and finds the current strength.
It shows you the current currency strength. This helps you make trading decisions, or to verify signals from other indicators. However, it does not provide a complete "feel" of the market. Therefore, we use it along with long-term indicators like MACD and SMA.
It checks our real time forex data every minute and determines the current strength. Any changes will appear if you refresh the page.
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the functionality and operation of the currency strengthmeter, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.