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Apr 16 - 04:55 AM

EUR/USD - Surge In Demand For EUR/USD Options With Downside Protection

By Richard Pace  —  Apr 16 - 03:20 AM
  • FX option implied volatility reflects FX realised volatility risk premium

  • It's surged from 2+year lows in mid March to highs since Jan across G10 FX

  • EUR/USD 1-month implied vol now 2.0 above mid March lows - trades 6.9

  • Even 1-year expiry has rallied to 6.9 vs its own 2+year lows around 6.1

  • Implied vol premium for EUR puts over calls has also surged

  • 1-month risk reversals highest downside vs upside vol premium in a year

  • 1.0600 contains large option barriers, break risks deeper declines

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Source:
Refinitiv IFR Research/Market Commentary
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