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Currency Risk Management for SMEs: Practical FX Hedging Strategies

Written by Corpay Cross-Border | Jan 14, 2026

Currency Risk Management for SMEs

As uncertainty persists in the global economy, currency risk management for SMEs has increased in complexity, as many small and mid-sized enterprises have cashflows that are subject to variable and unpredictable exchange rates.

This eBook outlines a ‘best practices’ framework to help SMEs better understand, manage, and monitor currency risk across cashflows, planning cycles, and foreign exchange exposures in an increasingly volatile environment. These insights are informational only and not tailored to any specific business or risk profile.

Download the full eBook: Visualizing and Managing Currency Risk for SMEs

 

A Step-by-Step Approach to Managing FX Risk

  • In this guide to currency risk management for SMEs, you’ll learn a structured approach to managing foreign exchange risk, including:

  • How to analyze FX exposure across cashflows and planning cycles

  • The difference between reactive and proactive FX risk management approaches

  • How different FX hedging strategies can help reduce currency risk

  • How to define risk appetite and align stakeholders on hedging objectives

  • How to visualize FX exposure, monitor performance, and refine strategies over time

 

Each topic is explored in detail in the full eBook: Visualizing and Managing Currency Risk for SMEs, a practical guide to currency risk management for SMEs.