by Christopher Nye | Mar 27, 2020 | Coronavirus, Currency Updates
The coronavirus outbreak has made the currency markets even more unpredictable than usual. Here we highlight some of the main currency pairs that will affect UK clients, both living abroad or UK based but with interests abroad. At Smart Currency Exchange we’re very...
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by Christopher Nye | Mar 26, 2020 | Currency Updates
Most of us may be stuck at home but the currency markets are open, and your budget and funds need protecting, especially if you are mid-purchase. Here we answer your urgent exchange rate questions. At Smart Currency Exchange we have spent the last few days helping...
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by Christopher Nye | Jan 16, 2020 | Currency Updates
The pound currently stands at around 3% above its average for 2019 against the euro. However, having been spoiled by its stratospheric but brief rise in the hours after the general election result, many of us may be hoping for more. Is that a realistic option? In our...
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by Christopher Nye | Dec 17, 2019 | Brexit, Currency 101, Currency Updates
The pound has been bouncing up and down in early trading this week as the aftershocks of the General Election continue to be felt through the currency markets. Last Thursday we hit a three-year high against the euro within 5 minutes of the exit poll showing a decisive...
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by Christopher Nye | Apr 17, 2019 | Brexit, Currency 101, Currency Updates
To say the start of 2019 has been a rollercoaster ride would be an understatement. We’ve had Brexit that didn’t happen – and then didn’t happen again – and hints of a US-EU trade war. But the British still make up the biggest group of overseas buyers...
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by Christopher Nye | Dec 11, 2018 | Currency 101, Currency Updates
In 2019 can we expect any respite from the currency volatility that has been such a problem for property buyers abroad? We think you know the answer to that! So why wait? Lock in your exchange rate before Christmas and you can spend your holidays planning an amazing,...
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