Other Income & Expense

Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss)

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile

How to read this metric

Positive values indicate favorable currency movements, while negative values indicate that exchange rate volatility has negatively impacted earnings.

Detailed definition

This captures the impact of fluctuations in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than the comp...

Peer comparison

Common for multinational corporations; highly dependent on global economic conditions and hedging strategies.

Metric ID: amzn_foreign_currency_gain_loss

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does foreign currency transaction gain (loss) mean?
Gains or losses caused by changes in currency exchange rates during business transactions.