Are exotic pairs ever a good idea for beginners?

Exotic pairs like USD/TRY or USD/ZAR can look tempting: big moves, interesting charts, high volatility. They also carry wide spreads, thinner liquidity and the risk of moves that erase months of careful trading in a day.

Have you traded exotics as a beginner? Share honestly:

• which pair, and what attracted you
• what the spread was like
• what the worst day looked like

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