Currency pairs with small spreads

The spread size on Forex currency pairs is important when using high leverage. A difference of a fraction of a pip can add up to a significant amount, and if a trader makes a large number of trades, this amount increases even more proportionally.

Therefore, it's crucial to choose a currency pair with the smallest spread.

Typically, such pairs include those involving the European currency or the US dollar, but small spreads can also be found on other trading instruments.

It should also be noted that the size of the floating spread can change dynamically depending on the liquidity of the asset on the market.

Depending on various factors, liquidity for the same asset may fall or rise.

Currency pairs and average spread at various forex brokers in points.

EUR/USD - 0.8 to 1.2
GBP/USD - 1.1 to 1.6
USD/CHF - 1 to 1.3
USD/JPY - 1 to 1.3
USD/CAD - 1 to 1.3
AUD/USD - 0.9 to 1.3
EUR/GBP - 0.9 to 1.3
EUR/CHF - 0.8 to 1.4
EUR/JPY - 0.8 to 1.4
AUD/JPY - 1.0 to 1.7
CAD/JPY - 1.1 to 1.8

The list shows the average spread; the minimum spread is usually a couple of tenths of a point lower, while the maximum spread can increase tenfold during news releases or with low liquidity of the trading instrument.

In addition, you should pay attention to which session you're trading in. For example, the European session has the lowest spreads for euro pairs. Choosing the right trading time can save you many commission points. Commissions also vary significantly between different DCs; you can compare spreads on the " Broker Spreads " page.