USD/RUB 18M FX (outright) MID

A USD/RUB FX Forward Outright is a derivative financial instrument whereby two parties agree to exchange a specific amount of one currency (U.S. Dollars) for another (Russian Rubles) on a specified future date. The key term of the contract is the forward rate — a predetermined exchange rate at which the transaction will be settled, regardless of the market rate on the execution date. This rate is calculated based on the current spot rate and the interest rate differential between the two currencies for the contract's term. Unlike the periodic payments in a swap, the financial outcome of a forward contract is determined at settlement and depends on the difference between the locked-in forward rate and the actual spot rate, which allows participants to hedge against currency risks.