Valutakosár

Valutakosár is a Hungarian term that translates to "currency basket." It refers to a hypothetical or actual collection of different currencies that is used as a benchmark for evaluating the performance of a particular currency or as a basis for monetary policy. In essence, a currency basket helps to smooth out the volatility that can occur when a single currency is measured against another.

Central banks may use currency baskets as part of their foreign exchange management strategies. By holding or targeting a basket of currencies, a country can reduce its exposure to fluctuations in any single foreign currency. This can lead to greater exchange rate stability, which is beneficial for international trade and investment. For example, if a country's currency is pegged to a basket of currencies, its value will tend to move in line with the weighted average of the currencies in the basket.

The composition of a currency basket is typically determined by factors such as the volume of trade between countries, the capital flows between them, and their economic importance. The currencies included in the basket are usually weighted according to these factors. A currency basket can also be used by economists and analysts to understand the broader trends in the global foreign exchange market beyond bilateral exchange rates. It provides a more comprehensive view of a currency's strength or weakness in relation to a diversified set of international currencies.