A Mexican tour operator selling packages in France can choose to price in EUR using the spot or the forward rate. As EUR trades at a forward premium to MXN, the tour operator can price either with the spot or the forward exchange rate.

Forward Points

The forward exchange rate approach provides an under-reported source of competitive advantage. Pricing with the forward FX rate instead of the spot rate can help companies to  increase sales in terms of their existing assets.

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