An anchor currency provides the base for a floating exchange rate system.

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An anchor currency is used in a fixed exchange rate system to stabilize the value of a currency by directly pegging it to a more stable and internationally recognized currency. In contrast, a floating exchange rate system allows a currency's value to fluctuate according to the foreign exchange market without a predetermined value against another currency.

An Anchor Currency Provides the Base for a Floating Exchange