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FX forward rate is absolutely quoted in basis point. For example, the spot rate for MYR/USD 3.1010 - 3.1234. The 3 months forward rate is quote by ABC bank as 3.1210 - 3.2000. Thus, the basis point is 200 bps and 766 bps. From here, we can understand that basis point is use to describe or to determine the changes of forward rate in short by using basis point.

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