What is a fixed exchange rate?

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What is a fixed exchange rate?

A fixed exchange rate is a system in which the value of a country's currency is set and maintained at a specific rate in relation to another currency or a basket of currencies. The central bank or government of the country intervenes in the foreign exchange market to buy or sell its currency in order to keep the exchange rate fixed. This system restricts the fluctuations in the exchange rate and provides stability in international trade and investment.