Unraveling Currency Depreciation

Lughano P Mwakaghe*
DMI - St. John The Baptist University, Lilongwe, Malawi.
Periodicity:April - June'2025
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jcom.13.1.21949

Abstract

Currency depreciation, also known as devaluation, plays a pivotal role in international finance and economics, influencing trade dynamics, investment flows, and macroeconomic stability. It involves complex interactions between market forces, political developments, and economic fundamentals. Depreciation occurs when a nation's currency loses value relative to others in the foreign exchange market, driven by factors such as interest rate disparities, inflation differentials, trade imbalances, geopolitical tensions, and financial speculation. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for policymakers, businesses, and investors seeking to make informed decisions and manage associated risks. The effects of currency depreciation are multifaceted. While a weaker domestic currency can enhance export competitiveness and potentially stimulate economic growth, it also raises the cost of imports, contributing to inflation and reducing consumer purchasing power. Countries dependent on imported goods or with high levels of foreign- denominated debt face increased financial pressure as repayment costs rise. Additionally, depreciation can affect capital flows and foreign direct investment, typically prompting investor withdrawals and forcing central banks to intervene through interest rate adjustments or currency market operations. Currency depreciation is further compounded by political instability and economic uncertainty, which can perpetuate downward pressure on the currency. Addressing this phenomenon requires coordinated policy responses, including fiscal discipline, monetary tightening, and structural reforms. Businesses must adopt risk management tools such as currency hedging, while investors should monitor macroeconomic trends to anticipate shifts in exchange rates. Successfully managing currency depreciation demands collaboration among governments, central banks, corporations, and financial institutions to support stability and sustainable global economic growth.

Keywords

Currency Depreciation, Exchange Rates, Inflation, Trade Imbalances, Hedging Strategies, Monetary Policy.

How to Cite this Article?

Mwakaghe, L. P. (2025). Unraveling Currency Depreciation. i-manager’s Journal on Computer Science, 13(1), 24-32. https://doi.org/10.26634/jcom.13.1.21949

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