Financial Crisis Liquidity Risk Impacts Exchange Rates of Major Currencies.
During the financial crisis of 2007-2009, banks were hesitant to lend money due to uncertainty, causing a decrease in overall liquidity. The study found that the difference between LIBOR and the overnight index swap rate significantly influenced the exchange rates of the euro, British pound, and Swiss franc. Additionally, carry trades played a crucial role in the exchange rate movements of the Japanese yen, Australian dollar, and New Zealand dollar.