Balanceof Payments and Fixed Rate
Regime: The balance of payments does not impact the
exchange rate in a fixed-rate system because central banks adjust
currency flows to offset the international exchange of funds.
Balance of Payments and Free or Floating Rate
Regime: A change in a country's balance of payments can
cause fluctuations in the exchange rate between its currency and
foreign currencies. The reverse is also true when a fluctuation in
relative currency strength can alter the balance of payments. There
are two different and interrelated markets at work: the market for
all financial transactions on the international market (balance of
payments) and the supply and demand for a specific currency
(exchange rate).