1.14 Process Exchange Rates

This topic explains systematic instructions to process exchange rates.

In the Currency Exchange Rates View screen, the user cannot input any values but the user has an option of specifying whether to view authorized rates or the unauthorized rates for any currency pair.
  1. On Homescreen, type CYSRATEE in the text box, and click next.
    The Currency Exchange Rates View screen displays.

    Figure 1-17 Currency Exchange Rates View



  2. On the Currency Exchange Rates View screen, specify the fields.

    For more information on fields, refer to the field description table.

    Table 1-20 Currency Exchange Rates View - Field Description

    Field Description
    Authorization Status Select the authorization status from the drop-down list.
    • Authorized
    • Unauthorized
    • Rejected
    Record Status Select the record status from the drop-down list.
    • Closed
    • Open
    Branch Code Click Search and specify the Branch Code from the list of values.
    Currency 1 Click Search and specify the Currency 1 from the list of values.
    Currency 2 Click Search and specify the Currency 2 from the list of values.

    If the branches pick up the exchange rates maintained by the Head Office, then each time the Currency Summary screen is processed from a branch it is advisable to update the Currency Exchange Rates View screen with the latest rate input from the Head Office. To do this, click Refresh, this updates the screen with the last exchange rates input.

  3. Click Search after specifying the search parameters.
    The system identifies all records satisfying the specified criteria and displays the following details for each one of them:
    • Authorization Status
    • Record Status
    • Branch Code
    • Currency 1
    • Currency 2

    The user can update the exchange rates on the screen or upload through XML or upload through a generic interface. The system generates a notification on the authorization of the modified exchange rates. If the parameter Copy Exchange Rates to Branches at the bank parameter level is selected, then the rates will be populated and notifications will be generated in all the branches.

  4. Click Exit to end the transaction.