Forex Exotic
USD/SEK — US Dollar / Swedish Krona
20 – 80 points · 600 – 1200 points
USD/SEK is a high-beta European pair. The krona behaves like a leveraged euro: it strengthens in risk-on and weakens sharply in stress.
Risk first
Numbers below are typical ranges, not guarantees — spreads, swaps and volatility differ per broker and market regime. Size every position from your stop distance and account risk, never from a fixed lot habit.
Contract specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Contract size | 1.00 lot = 100,000 USD |
| Pip / tick value | 0.0001 → ca. 1 USD / 1.00 lot |
| Typical spread | 20 – 80 points |
| Typical daily range | 600 – 1200 points |
| Best trading hours | European session |
What moves this market
- ▸Riksbank policy
- ▸Euro-area growth
- ▸Global risk sentiment
Correlations to watch
- ▸Inverse to EUR/USD, amplified
- ▸Correlated with USD/NOK
How traders approach it
- ▸Trend trades aligned with the euro view
- ▸Swing positions on daily structure
- ▸Use as a higher-beta EUR/USD substitute
Typical mistakes
- ▸Trading it beside EUR/USD as if independent
- ▸Ignoring thin liquidity in the afternoon
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