Research Discussion Paper – RDP 2006-09 Limiting Foreign Exchange Exposure through Hedging: The Australian Experience

Contents

• Introduction
• Hedging Instruments
• Hedging Practices in Australia
• Measuring Foreign Currency Exposure
• Conclusion
• Appendix A: Foreign Currency Exposure of the United States
• References

We acknowledge the research assistance of Bronwyn Kenna and are grateful to Guy Debelle, Christopher Kent, Michael Sinclair, Jonathan Kearns, Tim Hampton, and other colleagues at the Reserve Bank of Australia for their helpful comments. Any remaining errors are our own. The views expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Reserve Bank of Australia.