Forex List

Retrieve comprehensive information about actively traded currency pairs in the global forex market using the Octagon MCP server.

Prerequisites

Ensure Octagon MCP is configured in your AI agent (Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, etc.). See references/mcp-setup.md for installation instructions.

Workflow

1. Define Scope

Determine which currency pair categories you want to explore:

• Majors: USD paired with major currencies
• Crosses: Major currencies without USD
• Exotics: Emerging market currencies

2. Execute Query via Octagon MCP

Use the octagon-agent tool with a natural language prompt:

Retrieve a full listing of actively traded currency pairs in the global forex market.

MCP Call Format:

{
  "server": "octagon-mcp",
  "toolName": "octagon-agent",
  "arguments": {
    "prompt": "Retrieve a full listing of actively traded currency pairs in the global forex market."
  }
}

3. Expected Output

The agent returns categorized currency pair information:

Data Sources: octagon-crypto-agent, octagon-web-search-agent

4. Interpret Results

See references/interpreting-results.md for guidance on:

• Understanding currency pair categories
• Analyzing liquidity and volatility
• Identifying key drivers
• Selecting pairs for trading

Example Queries

Full Listing:

Retrieve a full listing of actively traded currency pairs in the global forex market.

Major Pairs:

List the major currency pairs with USD.

Cross Pairs:

What are the most liquid cross currency pairs?

Exotic Pairs:

List emerging market currency pairs.

Specific Focus:

Which currency pairs are most sensitive to oil prices?

Currency Pair Categories

Major Pairs (USD Based)

Cross Pairs (Non-USD)

Exotic Pairs

Understanding Currency Pairs

Base vs. Quote Currency

EUR/USD = 1.10

Bid/Ask Spread

Liquidity and Volume

By Daily Volume

Spread Implications

Key Drivers by Pair

EUR/USD Drivers

USD/JPY Drivers

Commodity Currency Drivers

Trading Sessions

Session Times (UTC)

Overlap Periods

Volatility Characteristics

By Pair Type

Typical Daily Ranges

Common Use Cases

Market Overview

What are the most actively traded forex pairs?

Trading Selection

Which pairs have the tightest spreads?

Risk Analysis

Which currency pairs are most volatile?

Correlation Study

What pairs move together with oil prices?

Session Planning

What pairs are most active during Asian session?

Analysis Tips

1. Start with majors: Most liquid, tightest spreads.

2. Understand correlations: EUR/USD and USD/CHF often inverse.

3. Match session to pair: Trade pairs during their active hours.

4. Consider spreads: Exotics cost more to trade.

5. Know the drivers: Central banks, data releases, geopolitics.

6. Monitor risk sentiment: Affects safe-haven flows.

Integration with Other Skills