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Fluctuations in commodity prices, currencies and interest rates can make a big difference to your end of year results. Our specialist team can work directly with you to help protect your business and give you the confidence to plan ahead.
Australian producers have always been well aware of the impact of overseas markets and external influences on local agricultural prices and input costs. You want to safeguard your business from commodity price fluctuation. So you decide to fix the price of 1,000 tonnes of expected production for your new crop.
You've bought machinery from Europe and need to pay 100,000 Euros in three month's time. That's all good with today's exchange rate, but you're worried the Aussie dollar may depreciate against the Euro in the coming weeks, driving up the cost of the equipment.
Ups and downs in the currency market can affect your import payments and export receipts. Here are some products you can use to minimise your risk.
This is simply an agreement to buy or sell one currency in exchange for another. You settle the contract immediately, at a price based on the current exchange rate ('spot').
Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts, also known as FECs, these let you set an exchange rate that you can use for foreign currency requirements on a specific future date. So whatever happens to the exchange rate you’ll know your income or cost in Australian dollars.
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These protect you if the exchange rate moves in the wrong direction over a specified time, but also let you get the benefits if the exchange rate moves in your favour.
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We can help reduce, or even remove, the volatility and uncertainty that comes with the ups and downs of commodity prices and currency movements, so you can plan ahead and budget with greater confidence.
We let you set a price level for transactions then alert you when the price is right, so you don’t need to keep a constant eye on the markets.
These are tailored to your needs and are cash settled. If you’re a medium to large producer, they can help you manage price risk and add flexibility to your marketing programs.
| Commodity | Max. duration | Min. individual amount | Referenced to | Currency availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEAT | 3 yrs | 100 MT | CBOT/KCBT | AU & US |
| CANOLA | 3 yrs | 100 MT | ICE | AU & CA |
| CORN | 3 yrs | 100 MT | CBOT | AU & US |
| COTTON | 3 yrs | 100 bales | ICE | AU & US |
For 'over the counter’ commodity products, you should be aware of 'basis risk' that exists between the hedging instrument you’re using and the physical price of the commodity you want to protect. We strongly recommend that you seek external risk management advice from a commodity adviser before using these products.
"The Rabobank team have always been a pleasure to contact to help us manage our overall averages for our cereal and oilseed crop prices. As well as being efficient they always offer competitive prices for our cereal and oilseed crops."
Mike & Andrew Stevens
NSW
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