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Discover how to calculate FX cross rates in Python using recursion, exploring direct and indirect paths effectively.
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Calculating FX Cross Rates with Python's Recursive Functions

In the world of finance, calculating cross currency rates can often become a bit challenging, especially when there isn't a direct conversion available between two currencies. In this post, we will tackle how to recursively compute foreign exchange (FX) cross rates using Python. We will break down the problem, outline a solution, and provide you with an implementation that can handle multiple conversion paths effectively.

Understanding the Problem

Let's say we have a dictionary of currency rates like the following:

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Using the rates above, how do we compute the conversion rate from BTC to USDC (BTC/USDC)? Since there's no direct conversion available in the dictionary, we need to explore indirect paths through the rates given.

Example Paths

Two potential paths for converting BTC to USDC using the above rates are:

Path A:

Hop 1: BTC/USDT = 30000

Hop 2: USDT/USDC = 1.0005

Calculation: BTC/USDC = 30000 * 1.0005 = 30015

Path B:

Hop 1: BTC/ETH = 16

Hop 2: DOGE/ETH = 0.0000342

Hop 3: DOGE/USDC = 0.06267

Calculation: BTC/USDC = 16 * (1/0.0000342) * 0.06267 = 29319.30

From the two options, Path A offers a more favorable exchange rate.

The Recursive Solution

To calculate the FX cross rates recursively, we will follow several organized steps in our code implementation. Below, you will find the full code that executes the method to compute the rates using a depth-first search (DFS) approach.

The Solution Code

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Explanation of the Code

Node Class: This class represents each currency pair with a rate and maintains references to its parent and children nodes, enabling us to trace paths back to the root.

Recursive Functions:

compute_paths: This function recursively explores all possible conversions, keeping track of visited nodes to avoid cycles.

calc_fx: This function calculates the overall FX rate from the path found through recursion.

Execution: Finally, we initiate the process by calling compute_paths, and we print out each possible conversion rate along with the number of hops in the chosen path.

Conclusion

By utilizing the recursive approach outlined above, you can effectively calculate foreign exchange cross rates even when a direct conversion isn’t available. This method not only finds the conversion rate but also identifies the best route with the minimum number of hops, ensuring optimal exchanges. Happy coding!