Definition of constant currency

Constant currency

When companies are reporting results, they will often show additional information in which they restate the prior year figures using the exchange rates that were in force during the current reporting year. The idea is to strip out the effect of changing currency rates and show comparatives on a like for like basis. These results may be referred to as constant currency results.

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