International Money

Foreign Exchange Spread

Measure a bid-ask spread relative to the midpoint of an entered currency quote.

Your numbers

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Your result

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How to use this calculator

  1. Enter bid quote, ask quote.
  2. Choose a display currency, then select Calculate. Results also update after a brief pause while you edit.
  3. Read the result with the assumptions below. Export details or save a second scenario to compare your choices.

Formula and method

Midpoint=(ask+bid)/2; relative spread=(ask−bid)/midpoint.

Assumptions and limitations

Both quotes must use the same direction, currency pair and timestamp.

Worked example

With bid quote = 3.6, ask quote = 3.7, midpoint is approximately 3.65.

What the result means

A wider spread represents a larger quote gap before other fees.

Common questions

How should I interpret midpoint?

A wider spread represents a larger quote gap before other fees.

What should I check before using this result?

Both quotes must use the same direction, currency pair and timestamp.

Methodology and transparency

Calculation specification reviewed on 2026-10-14. Mathematical implementation is tested against independent reference fixtures. This does not imply review by a licensed financial professional. Read the testing and precision policy.