managed float

noun

A floating exchange rate that is controlled by means of occasional interventions by the country's central bank.

Meanings

nounmanaged float (plural managed floats)

plural managed floats

  1. economicsA floating exchange rate that is controlled by means of occasional interventions by the country's central bank.

    Synonyms: dirty float

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA floating exchange rate that is controlled by means of occasional interventions by the country's central bank.

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