/forex-list

name: forex-list
description: Retrieve a full listing of actively traded currency pairs in the global forex market using Octagon MCP. Use when researching forex markets, understanding currency pair categories, analyzing major/minor/exotic pairs, and identifying trading opportunities.

Forex List

Retrieve comprehensive information about actively traded currency pairs in the global forex market using the Octagon MCP server.

Prerequisites

Ensure Octagon MCP is configured in your AI agent (Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, etc.). See [references/mcp-setup.md](references/mcp-setup.md) for installation instructions.

Workflow

1. Define Scope

Determine which currency pair categories you want to explore:

• **Majors**: USD paired with major currencies
• **Crosses**: Major currencies without USD
• **Exotics**: Emerging market currencies

2. Execute Query via Octagon MCP

Use the `octagon-agent` tool with a natural language prompt:

Retrieve a full listing of actively traded currency pairs in the global forex market.

**MCP Call Format:**

{
  "server": "octagon-mcp",
  "toolName": "octagon-agent",
  "arguments": {
    "prompt": "Retrieve a full listing of actively traded currency pairs in the global forex market."
  }
}

3. Expected Output

The agent returns categorized currency pair information:

| Currency Pair | Description/Reason for Activity | |---------------|--------------------------------| | EUR/USD | Most liquid pair, Eurozone and U.S. economic interdependence | | GBP/USD | High liquidity, sensitive to U.K./U.S. macroeconomic data | | USD/JPY | Japanese Yen safe-haven status, U.S. interest rates | | AUD/USD | Commodity price trends, Australian/U.S. economic cycles | | USD/CHF | Swiss Franc safe-haven, U.S. monetary policy | | CAD/USD | Oil prices, North American economic indicators | | EUR/CHF | Range-bound markets, Euro-Swiss Franc correlations | | AUD/NZD | Cross-Pacific trade, commodity-linked volatility |

**Data Sources**: octagon-crypto-agent, octagon-web-search-agent

4. Interpret Results

See [references/interpreting-results.md](references/interpreting-results.md) for guidance on:

• Understanding currency pair categories
• Analyzing liquidity and volatility
• Identifying key drivers
• Selecting pairs for trading

Example Queries

**Full Listing:**

Retrieve a full listing of actively traded currency pairs in the global forex market.

**Major Pairs:**

List the major currency pairs with USD.

**Cross Pairs:**

What are the most liquid cross currency pairs?

**Exotic Pairs:**

List emerging market currency pairs.

**Specific Focus:**

Which currency pairs are most sensitive to oil prices?

Currency Pair Categories

Major Pairs (USD Based)

| Pair | Base/Quote | Nickname | |------|------------|----------| | EUR/USD | Euro / US Dollar | Fiber | | GBP/USD | British Pound / US Dollar | Cable | | USD/JPY | US Dollar / Japanese Yen | Gopher | | USD/CHF | US Dollar / Swiss Franc | Swissie | | AUD/USD | Australian Dollar / US Dollar | Aussie | | USD/CAD | US Dollar / Canadian Dollar | Loonie | | NZD/USD | New Zealand Dollar / US Dollar | Kiwi |

Cross Pairs (Non-USD)

| Pair | Base/Quote | Category | |------|------------|----------| | EUR/GBP | Euro / British Pound | Euro Cross | | EUR/JPY | Euro / Japanese Yen | Euro Cross | | EUR/CHF | Euro / Swiss Franc | Euro Cross | | GBP/JPY | British Pound / Japanese Yen | Pound Cross | | AUD/JPY | Australian Dollar / Japanese Yen | Yen Cross | | AUD/NZD | Australian Dollar / New Zealand Dollar | Commodity Cross |

Exotic Pairs

| Pair | Base/Quote | Region | |------|------------|--------| | USD/MXN | US Dollar / Mexican Peso | Americas | | USD/ZAR | US Dollar / South African Rand | Africa | | USD/TRY | US Dollar / Turkish Lira | Europe/Asia | | USD/SGD | US Dollar / Singapore Dollar | Asia | | EUR/PLN | Euro / Polish Zloty | Europe | | USD/HKD | US Dollar / Hong Kong Dollar | Asia |

Understanding Currency Pairs

Base vs. Quote Currency

EUR/USD = 1.10

| Component | In Example | |-----------|------------| | Base Currency | EUR (first) | | Quote Currency | USD (second) | | Meaning | 1 EUR = 1.10 USD | | If pair rises | Base strengthens | | If pair falls | Base weakens |

Bid/Ask Spread

| Concept | Description | |---------|-------------| | Bid | Price to sell base | | Ask | Price to buy base | | Spread | Ask - Bid (cost to trade) |

Liquidity and Volume

By Daily Volume

| Tier | Pairs | Typical Volume | |------|-------|----------------| | Tier 1 | EUR/USD | Highest | | Tier 2 | USD/JPY, GBP/USD | Very High | | Tier 3 | AUD/USD, USD/CAD, USD/CHF | High | | Tier 4 | Cross Pairs | Moderate | | Tier 5 | Exotic Pairs | Lower |

Spread Implications

| Liquidity | Typical Spread | |-----------|----------------| | Very High (EUR/USD) | 0.5-1 pips | | High (USD/JPY) | 1-2 pips | | Moderate (Crosses) | 2-5 pips | | Low (Exotics) | 5-50+ pips |

Key Drivers by Pair

EUR/USD Drivers

| Factor | Impact | |--------|--------| | ECB Policy | Euro direction | | Fed Policy | USD direction | | EU Economic Data | Growth, inflation | | US Economic Data | Employment, GDP | | Risk Sentiment | Dollar haven flows |

USD/JPY Drivers

| Factor | Impact | |--------|--------| | BoJ Policy | Yen direction | | Fed Policy | USD direction | | Risk Appetite | Yen weakens on risk-on | | Yield Differentials | Carry trade flows | | Intervention Risk | BoJ action |

Commodity Currency Drivers

| Pair | Key Commodity Link | |------|-------------------| | AUD/USD | Iron ore, gold | | USD/CAD | Oil prices | | NZD/USD | Dairy, agriculture |

Trading Sessions

Session Times (UTC)

| Session | Hours | Key Pairs | |---------|-------|-----------| | Sydney | 21:00-06:00 | AUD, NZD | | Tokyo | 00:00-09:00 | JPY pairs | | London | 07:00-16:00 | EUR, GBP | | New York | 12:00-21:00 | USD pairs |

Overlap Periods

| Overlap | Highest V