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  • FX forward volumes saw an uptick of 48%, while FX spot volumes rose 7%.
  • The CLS report does not align with the volumes of other US FX venues, including Cboe FX.

CLS’s Forex Trading Volumes Jump 9.2% in January (2)

NewYork-headquartered provider of settlement and aggregation services for theforex industry CLS has reported an increase of 9.2% year-over-year (YoY) in averagedaily traded foreign exchange volumes (ADVs) in January 2024, reaching $2.09trillion compared to $1.92 trillion in January 2023.

Theincrease was driven by significant growth across all major FX instruments. FXforwards saw the largest jump, with average daily volumes rising 47.9% YoY to$204 billion. FX swaps were up 5.9% to $1.39 trillion, while FX spots grew 6.9%to $498 billion.

"InJanuary 2024, we saw average daily traded volumes of USD2.09 trillion, anincrease of 9.2% compared to January 2023," said Lisa Danino-Lewis, the ChiefGrowth Officer at CLS.

The growthin volumes reflects the ongoing recovery in the global economy and increasedcurrency trading activity among financial institutions like investment banksand hedge funds that use CLS to settle their foreign exchange transactions.

"Overthe same period, we saw an increase in overall volumes across all instruments.FX forward volumes were up significantly by 47.9%, while FX spot and FX swapvolumes were up by 6.9% and 5.9%, respectively,” added Danino-Lewis.

CLS’s Forex Trading Volumes Jump 9.2% in January (3)

CLSfacilitates the settlement of FX trades in 18 major currencies, processing over$6 trillion in payments every day. The recent uptick in volumes indicatespositive momentum for CLS and global currency markets as we head deeper into2024.

Eurexalso reported strong results in January, with volumes growing 6% compared tothe previous year. However, overall reports from firms involved in spot FXtrading told a tale of two different continents. While volumes increased inEurope, they depreciated in Asia.

CLS Enlists BNY Mellon,ING to Enhance FX Transaction Handling

FinanceMagnates reportedin mid-January, that BNY Mellon and ING have entered into a partnership withthe financial market infrastructure firm CLS. These banking behemoths haveenrolled in CLSNet, a service dedicated to the netting calculation of bilateralpayments across more than 120 currencies.

BNY Mellon,recognized as the world's leading custodian bank with assets surpassing $41.1trillion, alongside ING, the foremost bank in the Netherlands boasting assetsover €951 billion, have become the newest additions to the expanding CLSNetcommunity. This service now boasts membership from eight of the world's majorbanks.

NewYork-headquartered provider of settlement and aggregation services for theforex industry CLS has reported an increase of 9.2% year-over-year (YoY) in averagedaily traded foreign exchange volumes (ADVs) in January 2024, reaching $2.09trillion compared to $1.92 trillion in January 2023.

Theincrease was driven by significant growth across all major FX instruments. FXforwards saw the largest jump, with average daily volumes rising 47.9% YoY to$204 billion. FX swaps were up 5.9% to $1.39 trillion, while FX spots grew 6.9%to $498 billion.

"InJanuary 2024, we saw average daily traded volumes of USD2.09 trillion, anincrease of 9.2% compared to January 2023," said Lisa Danino-Lewis, the ChiefGrowth Officer at CLS.

The growthin volumes reflects the ongoing recovery in the global economy and increasedcurrency trading activity among financial institutions like investment banksand hedge funds that use CLS to settle their foreign exchange transactions.

"Overthe same period, we saw an increase in overall volumes across all instruments.FX forward volumes were up significantly by 47.9%, while FX spot and FX swapvolumes were up by 6.9% and 5.9%, respectively,” added Danino-Lewis.

CLS’s Forex Trading Volumes Jump 9.2% in January (4)

CLSfacilitates the settlement of FX trades in 18 major currencies, processing over$6 trillion in payments every day. The recent uptick in volumes indicatespositive momentum for CLS and global currency markets as we head deeper into2024.

Eurexalso reported strong results in January, with volumes growing 6% compared tothe previous year. However, overall reports from firms involved in spot FXtrading told a tale of two different continents. While volumes increased inEurope, they depreciated in Asia.

CLS Enlists BNY Mellon,ING to Enhance FX Transaction Handling

FinanceMagnates reportedin mid-January, that BNY Mellon and ING have entered into a partnership withthe financial market infrastructure firm CLS. These banking behemoths haveenrolled in CLSNet, a service dedicated to the netting calculation of bilateralpayments across more than 120 currencies.

BNY Mellon,recognized as the world's leading custodian bank with assets surpassing $41.1trillion, alongside ING, the foremost bank in the Netherlands boasting assetsover €951 billion, have become the newest additions to the expanding CLSNetcommunity. This service now boasts membership from eight of the world's majorbanks.

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Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.

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CLS’s Forex Trading Volumes Jump 9.2% in January (2024)

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Is January good for forex? ›

Bullish = When traders expect the price to go up! January is known for increased market volatility due to a combination of factors, including year-end bookkeeping, new fiscal policies and economic data releases. This heightened volatility can lead to opportunities for traders to capitalise on price movements.

What is the daily volume of the forex market in 2024? ›

The size of the forex market in 2024 was estimated to be around $6.6 quadrillion per day. This means that more than $6.6 quadrillion worth of currencies were traded each day in the forex market.

What is the volume indicator in forex trading? ›

Some of the most popular volume indicators in trading in the Forex market are OBV, MFI, A/D, VWAP, and the Chaikin oscillator. In addition, tick volumes and the Volumes vertical volume indicator are also some of the most commonly used.

How much forex trading volume in one day? ›

Forex daily trading volume is approximately $6.6 trillion according to the 2019 Triennial Central Bank survey of FX and OTC derivative markets.

What is the hardest month to trade forex? ›

The forex calendar is divided into three periods of volatility. Out of these three periods, only two offer the best trading conditions. In June, July and August, volatility slows down due to the summer season, making it the worst time to trade forex.

Is January a bad month for trading? ›

The January effect is the supposed seasonal tendency for stocks to rise in the first month of the year. The January effect is said to occur when investors sell losing stocks in December for tax-loss harvesting and repurchase them after the New Year.

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What forex trades the most volume? ›

The Most Traded Currency Pairs
#Currency PairVolume, %
1EURUSD27.95%
2USDJPY13.34%
3GBPUSD11.27%
4AUDUSD6.37%
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What is the average daily volume of the forex market? ›

Key findings from the 39th Survey of North American Foreign Exchange Volume include: Average daily volume in total over-the-counter (OTC) foreign exchange instruments (including spot, outright forward, foreign exchange swap, and option transactions) was $1,021.0 billion in October 2023.

Which volume indicator is best? ›

The best volume indicator in forex is the On-Balance Volume indicator since it gives close to the most accurate feedback after testing significant highs and lows in the market.

What can trading volume tell you? ›

Trading volume, which measures the number of shares traded during a particular time period, can help. While swings in trading volume may not be enough on their own to reveal changes in a trend, they can give you a sense of how much strength there is behind a move.

What is the best volume indicator for forex TradingView? ›

Top 10 Best Volume Indicators in TradingView:
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  • #3 Fixed Range Volume Profile. ...
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  • #5 Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) ...
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  • #7 Volume Relative Strength Index. ...
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Who is the richest forex trader in the world? ›

Ray Dalio – The Richest Forex Trader in the World

Through his disciplined approach to trading and investment, Dalio has achieved remarkable financial success. Dalio's journey to becoming a millionaire in forex trading began with his early investment ventures.

How many hours a day do you trade forex? ›

While the forex market is a 24-hour market, some currencies in several emerging markets are not traded 24 hours a day. The seven most traded currencies in the world are the U.S. dollar, euro, Japanese yen, British pound, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, and Swiss franc.

Which month is best for forex trading? ›

This makes autumn months one of the best times of the year to trade forex. By the second half of December, trading activity slows down again, much like in August. The few weeks before and after Christmas are the slowest, and it's not until mid-January that the markets start to pick up again.

What is the best time to trade forex? ›

The forex market runs on the normal business hours of four different parts of the world and their respective time zones. The U.S./London markets overlap (8 a.m. to noon EST) has the heaviest volume of trading and is best for trading opportunities.

What are the best trading months? ›

According to Reuters, since 1945, April and December are tied as the best-performing months of the year for stocks, with an average return of 1.6%. (September is notoriously the worst, with an average loss of -0.6%.)

Does forex slow down in December? ›

Typical volumes start to recede in mid-December, and continue at lower levels through year-end. Historically, Christmas Eve and Boxing Day are the quietest days of the year, with volumes roughly 20% of normal. The week between Christmas and New Year's is typically 50-70% of normal volumes.

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