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Why Are Currency Exchange Rates So Volatile?

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Why Are Currency Exchange Rates So Volatile?

October 22, 2024 8 min read
A man wearing glasses and a plaid shirt looks frustrated while holding a smartphone. Indoors, surrounded by shelves and books, he gestures with his other hand, questioning the unpredictable currency exchange rates displayed on the screen.

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Gabriela Solis

Gabriela Solis is Ria's Senior Content Writer. Located in Querétaro, México, she focuses on telling stories that show the myriad human faces of remittances.

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