One issue you might run into when getting ready for your international trip is exchanging currency. If you have your travel plans set out in advance, you have time to figuring out your currency exchange. The wisest and safest way to exchange your money is through your personal bank. This will ensure that you don’t get charged an exchange fee and you won’t have to battle a foreign language barrier. The only downside to exchanging your money through your personal bank is the delay/grace period in which you have to wait to get your foreign currency back.
Another thing to consider when to making a currency exchange is the date and time in which you do it. Historically exchange rates soar between the months of March – August. This is because it is peak travelling season. It is best to wait before or after these months to make your exchange.
I have used http://www.forex.com/currency-pairs-public-charts.html to look at the US exchange rates against other foreign currencies. When comparing the exchange rates against the previous years, I can gauge when the best time is to exchange my money.
