FX Trading Volumes at Alpari Russia Lower by 5% in June to $88.5 bln
- During the second quarter of 2014 the Russian brokerage has reported FX trading volumes lower by 23.5% than in the first quarter, with activity on the local market not picking up materially after slumping in April.


FX trading volumes at Alpari Russia have concluded a dismal second quarter as all three months have market consecutive declines as all time low Volatility Volatility In finance, volatility refers to the amount of change in the rate of a financial instrument, such as commodities, currencies, stocks, over a given time period. Essentially, volatility describes the nature of an instrument’s fluctuation; a highly volatile security equates to large fluctuations in price, and a low volatile security equates to timid fluctuations in price. Volatility is an important statistical indicator used by financial traders to assist them in developing trading systems. Traders In finance, volatility refers to the amount of change in the rate of a financial instrument, such as commodities, currencies, stocks, over a given time period. Essentially, volatility describes the nature of an instrument’s fluctuation; a highly volatile security equates to large fluctuations in price, and a low volatile security equates to timid fluctuations in price. Volatility is an important statistical indicator used by financial traders to assist them in developing trading systems. Traders Read this Term settled across the foreign Exchange Exchange An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv Read this Term markets. The company's statement revealed that another 5% has been shed during the month of June when compared to the month of May, with the metrics coming out at $88.5 billion monthly.
Activity during the month has been most pronounced in the EUR/USD pair, where we have seen almost half of trading activity (48.9%), while the GBP/USD followed with 21.2% and the USD/JPY pair with 4% (substantially lower than the 6% it took in May).
During the quarter, volumes at the Russian brokerage totaled $288.8 billion, which is lower by 23.5% over the first quarter. That said, activity on the local foreign exchange market during the first quarter increased due to geopolitical tensions and marked a better number than the last quarter of 2013.

FX trading volumes at Alpari Russia have concluded a dismal second quarter as all three months have market consecutive declines as all time low Volatility Volatility In finance, volatility refers to the amount of change in the rate of a financial instrument, such as commodities, currencies, stocks, over a given time period. Essentially, volatility describes the nature of an instrument’s fluctuation; a highly volatile security equates to large fluctuations in price, and a low volatile security equates to timid fluctuations in price. Volatility is an important statistical indicator used by financial traders to assist them in developing trading systems. Traders In finance, volatility refers to the amount of change in the rate of a financial instrument, such as commodities, currencies, stocks, over a given time period. Essentially, volatility describes the nature of an instrument’s fluctuation; a highly volatile security equates to large fluctuations in price, and a low volatile security equates to timid fluctuations in price. Volatility is an important statistical indicator used by financial traders to assist them in developing trading systems. Traders Read this Term settled across the foreign Exchange Exchange An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv Read this Term markets. The company's statement revealed that another 5% has been shed during the month of June when compared to the month of May, with the metrics coming out at $88.5 billion monthly.
Activity during the month has been most pronounced in the EUR/USD pair, where we have seen almost half of trading activity (48.9%), while the GBP/USD followed with 21.2% and the USD/JPY pair with 4% (substantially lower than the 6% it took in May).
During the quarter, volumes at the Russian brokerage totaled $288.8 billion, which is lower by 23.5% over the first quarter. That said, activity on the local foreign exchange market during the first quarter increased due to geopolitical tensions and marked a better number than the last quarter of 2013.