Set Up Conversion Rates

To set up conversion rates

  1. Select Setup from the Finance menu, and on the Financial Organizational Structure page, click Foreign Exchange Rates.

    The Foreign Exchange Rates page appears.

  2. Click New.

    The Exchange Rate Properties page appears.

  3. Complete the following fields:
    From Currency

    Defines the currency to convert.

    To Currency

    Defines the currency that items will be converted to. If the desired currency does not display in the list, check that the currency is active.

    Conversion Rate

    Defines the conversion rate.

    Rate Calculation Method

    Defines the calculation method.

    Values: Divide or Multiply.

    Exchange Rate Type

    Defines the exchange rate type.

    Values: Average, Fixed, or Spot.

    Effective Date

    Defines the effective date for this conversion rate.

  4. Click Submit.