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Question

A [swap type] swap consists of two legs:

  • a spot foreign exchange transaction, and
  • a forward foreign exchange transaction.
Answer
a foreign exchange (a.k.a. fx) swap

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A foreign exchange swap consists of two legs: a spot foreign exchange transaction, anda forward foreign exchange transaction.

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Foreign exchange swap - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
n two party to exchange a cash flow in one currency against a cash flow in another currency according to predetermine terms & conditions. Contents 1 Structure2 Uses3 Pricing4 Related instruments5 See also6 References Structure[edit] <span>A foreign exchange swap consists of two legs: a spot foreign exchange transaction, anda forward foreign exchange transaction. These two legs are executed simultaneously for the same quantity, and therefore offset each other. Forward foreign exchange transactions occur if both companies have a currency the other