What is 'average rate' in SAP FI - Financial Accounting?

average rate - Overview

• Component: FI

• Component Name: Financial Accounting

• Description: A settlement exchange rate used in foreign exchange transactions. It is the arithmetic mean between the bank buying rate and bank selling rate.

average rate - Details

• 
  Key Concepts: 
  Average rate is a term used in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) to refer to the average exchange rate of a currency over a certain period of time. This rate is used to convert foreign currency transactions into the local currency. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP FI, the average rate is used to convert foreign currency transactions into the local currency. To calculate the average rate, the system takes into account all exchange rates that were valid during the period in question. The resulting average rate is then used to convert foreign currency transactions into the local currency. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating the average rate, it is important to take into account all exchange rates that were valid during the period in question. This will ensure that the resulting average rate is accurate and reflects the true value of the foreign currency transactions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The average rate can be used in conjunction with other SAP FI features such as foreign currency valuation and revaluation. It can also be used to calculate foreign currency gains and losses.