Commodity currencies: which commodity matters for which currency?

AUD, NZD, CAD and NOK are called commodity currencies, but the links are specific: oil for CAD and NOK, iron ore and Chinese demand for AUD, dairy for NZD — and all of them fade in and out over time.

Commodity currencies: which commodity matters for which currency? — moving average crossover diagram
A fast moving average crossing a slower one

Test yourself: match each currency to its commodity, then check the guide. Which link surprised you? Which one do you actually use in your trading?

Commodity currencies: which commodity matters for which currency? — risk-reward diagram
A risk-reward ratio of 1 to 2

The commodity currencies guide maps the relationships.

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