What Factors Affect USD INR Levels?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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What factors affect USD INR levels? Firstly, the

inflation rate in both India and the USA

impacts the INR-USD exchange rate. Secondly, the interest rates also influence the INR-USD exchange rate. Government debt is another factor that affects the INR-USD rate. The next factor we’ll look at is the terms of trade.

Why did the U.S. dollar fall against INR?

If a country imports more than it exports, then the demand for the dollar will be higher than the supply and the domestic currency like Rupee in India will depreciate against the dollar. The rupee’s fall these days is mainly due to

high crude oil prices, a strong dollar overseas, and foreign capital outflows

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Why is USD so strong 2021?

Why is the USD getting stronger? The US dollar is strong because

it is the world’s reserve currency and one that investors seek out in times of geopolitical instability

. Furthermore, with inflation at a 40-year high, the Fed is expected to tighten monetary policy quickly.

How do currency values rise and fall?

The majority of the world’s currencies are bought and sold based on flexible exchange rates, meaning

their prices fluctuate based on the supply and demand in the foreign exchange market

. Increased demand for a particular currency or a shortage in its availability will result in a price increase.

How can I make my currency stronger?

  1. Sell foreign exchange assets, purchase own currency.
  2. Raise interest rates (attract hot money flows.
  3. Reduce inflation (make exports more competitive.
  4. Supply-side policies to increase long-term competitiveness.

The Effect of Interest Rates

Generally,

higher interest rates

increase the value of a country’s currency. Higher interest rates tend to attract foreign investment, increasing the demand for and value of the home country’s currency.

The importer or the foreign currency borrower can hedge their risk by

buying the USD-INR futures

. When the rupee depreciates, the dollar will appreciate and therefore the value of the USD-INR futures will go up. Any loss on his dollar payable due to weaker INR will be compensated by the long futures on the USD-INR.

The U.S. dollar has been moving broadly higher since May 2022 as the US economic recovery ramps up and as the Federal Reserve started to rein in support for the economy. According to analysts at ING

the US Dollar could continue to rise in the coming year

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USD to INR Forecast for different time periods Days Low High 7 Days 79.89 79.9402 30 Days 78.5259 79.6778 90 Days 77.4588 82.1673

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Highest:

80.064 INR

on 18 Jul 2022. Average: 76.836 INR over this period. Lowest: 74.414 INR on 23 Jan 2022.


The U.S. dollar

is considered to be the most powerful or strongest currency in the world. There are a variety of reasons for this. The U.S. economy and government are consistently stable and strong. The have been for a long time.

Currency depreciation is a fall in the value of a currency in a floating exchange rate system.

Economic fundamentals, interest rate differentials, political instability, or risk aversion

can cause currency depreciation.

  • Currency value is determined by aggregate supply and demand.
  • Supply and demand are influenced by a number of factors, including interest rates, inflation, capital flow, and money supply.
  • The most common method to value currency is through exchange rates.

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Nomura expects INR to fall to `82 in the third quarter of this calendar year

. In general, net exporters will gain as they will receive more rupees for their dollars while net importers will need to pay more to buy dollars for imports. Those with large foreign loans will also see rupee interest costs rise.


There is no specific best day to exchange currency

, different factors such as political, economical factors, etc. play roles on currency exchange rates.

Federal Reserve Notes are backed by

debt purchased by the Federal Reserve

, and thus generate seigniorage for the Federal Reserve System, which serves as a lending intermediary between the Treasury and the public.

Whether you

buy foreign bonds, stock in foreign companies, funds that hold foreign currency or you convert your dollars to a different currency and take out an account in a foreign bank

, any of these investments will get your money out of the U.S. dollar, protecting you if the currency’s value falls.

The United States Dollar is expected to trade at

108.07 by the end of this quarter

, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 111.31 in 12 months time.

In today’s currency war, the strong US dollar arguably has the most to lose.

Its gains in 2022 have proven a blessing for a Federal Reserve that’s trying to fight the fastest price gains in four decades.

Ahmed Ali
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Ahmed Ali
Ahmed Ali is a financial analyst with over 15 years of experience in the finance industry. He has worked for major banks and investment firms, and has a wealth of knowledge on investing, real estate, and tax planning. Ahmed is also an advocate for financial literacy and education.