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A currency's strength is determined by the interaction of a variety of local and international factors such as the demand and supply in the foreign exchange markets; the interest rates of the central bank; the inflation and growth in the domestic economy; and the country's balance of trade.

Central banks hold reserves of foreign currencies and bonds to help protect against sudden or painful declines in the value of their own currency. Typically, these reserves are held in major international currencies like the U.S. dollar, the British pound and the euro.

One tactic companies use to work around currency controls, and to hedge currency exposures, is to use what are known as forward contracts. With these arrangements, the hedger arranges to buy or sell a given amount of an un-tradable currency on a given forward date, at an agreed rate against a major currency.

Central banks and governments can intervene to help stabilize a currency by selling off reserves of foreign currency or gold, or by intervening in the forex markets. Currency crises have occurred throughout modern history, most notably in Asia and Latin America during the 1990s.

Currency stabilization may require short-term or long-term interventions. Stabilization allows investors to be more comfortable with transactions using the currency in question.

Countries usually peg their currencies to maintain stability for investors, who don't want to worry about fluctuations in the currency's value. If a currency's value drops, for example, the value of the investment would drop as well.

Use hedging instruments Hedging instruments are contracts or agreements that allow you to lock in a certain exchange rate for a future transaction or period. For example, you can use a forward contract, a futures contract, an option, or a swap to hedge your currency risk.