Java Netbeans – Currency Converter Part 1 of 3

Currency convertor calculator is a very important instrument used by traders to calculate the currency rates of two or more currencies.  Forex trading is a big market where billions are traded every second. Hence it is very essential that traders should be updated of the current currency rate as currency exchange rates fluctuates rapidly depending upon the market.

In addition to Forex trading, Currency convertor calculator helps in international financial transactions, making international purchases and foreign travel.

How to find a currency converter calculator?

Currency converter calculators are easily available on the internet. A simple search in Google will yield you many results. Most of the online currency converter calculators are free and very easy to use. However, there are few mobile currency converter calculators which can be used with a small fee.  Today there are smart phones which are equipped with currency converter calculator. However, not all calculators give the accurate results, and hence it is important to compare the results of few calculators with that of news websites to determine the authenticity and reliability of any currency converter calculator.

Almost all currency converter calculators are web based and depend upon the internet to gather information t and yield results.

Most of the calculators include up to 85 commonly traded currencies for trading purpose. Forex markets are very sceptical and volatile, and for this reason day to day based traders need to be constantly aware of changes in the market and currency exchange rates. However, big investors and traders have more reliable source and dedicated communication links for accurate results, but these options are more expensive.

Types of currency converters

All currency converter calculators do not work in the same way. The basic concept may be same; however, the visual presentation can significantly differ. Few calculators are simple to look and use providing exchange rates for any two currencies at a time. However, there are many calculators that may allow you to convert into more than one currency at a time.

There are web based calculators and software base calculators which can be downloaded from the internet. Web based calculators are generally free and updated from time to time. However, software based calculators are specially designed for Pc's and mobile phones which need to be used with an internet connection.