The rise in value of a currency relative to other currencies and sometimes gold.
There are many economic explanations for the movement (or appreciation and depreciation) of currencies relative to one another and to gold.
No, appreciation of a currency actually results in an increase in its value, not a decrease.
Disadvantages of currency appreciation is makes the exports of the domestic economy less competitive in the world markets
Yes, higher interest rates can lead to currency appreciation. When a country's interest rates are higher compared to other countries, it attracts foreign investors seeking higher returns on their investments. This increased demand for the country's currency can lead to its appreciation in value.
Huge inflow of funds(FIIs)
The rise in value of a currency relative to other currencies and sometimes gold. There are many economic explanations for the movement (or appreciation and depreciation) of currencies relative to one another and to gold.
Currency revaluation is the equivalent of currency appreciation, except that it occurs under a fixed exchange rate regime and is mandated by the government.
An increase in the value of one currency relative to another currency. Appreciation occurs when, because of a change in exchange rates; a unit of one currency buys more units of another currency.
Depreciation is when one currency becomes weak against another currency. Appreciation is when one currency becomes stronger than other currency. For example, imagine that current exchange rate is USD/EUR=1.42 and after some time it changed to USD/EUR=1.45, in that case US Dollar depreciated against Euro. If it changes to USD/EUR=1.38 in this case US Dollar appreciates against Euro.
If a currency is appreciated, the import of the country gets benefits because high value of currency helps to reduce money to pay for imported goods. In constrast, appreciated currency will harm export. Ref: alpari.com/en/beginner/glossary/
An appreciation in a foreign currency creates a foreign exchange gain when the foreign currency is to be received. A decrease in the value of foreign currency creates a foreign exchange gain when the foreign currency is to be paid. (Hoyle, Schaefer, Doupnik, 2009, pp. 328)
High interest rates can lead to an increase in the value of a currency because they attract foreign investors seeking higher returns on their investments. This increased demand for the currency can cause its value to appreciate.
It affects prices and reserves as well as taxes and its handling and protection from trouble is the job of the CFO (Chief Financial Officer)