How to Use a Currency Heat Map
The heat map gives you an instant visual read on which currencies are gaining or losing. Rows are base currencies - a green EUR row means the euro is strengthening. Columns are quote currencies - a red USD column means the dollar is weakening across the board.
The greenest cell is the strongest pair: the base currency at its strongest against the weakest quote. The reddest cell is the weakest. Use these extremes to find high-conviction directional setups.
Color Intensity Guide
| Change | Color | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| +1.5% to +3%+ | Deep green | Strong rally - base surging |
| +0.5% to +1.5% | Light green | Moderate strength |
| 0% to ±0.5% | Neutral | Flat - no direction |
| -0.5% to -1.5% | Light red | Moderate weakness |
| -1.5% to -3%+ | Deep red | Sharp sell-off - base falling |
Reading Strength Patterns
Uniform row: If all cells in the EUR row are green, EUR is strengthening against everything - strong EUR day. Pair EUR with the weakest quote currency for the best trade.
Uniform column: If all cells in the USD column are red, USD is weakening across the board - weak USD day. All USD-denominated pairs are moving in favor of the base currency.
Mixed pattern: No clear directional theme - individual pair dynamics dominate. Use the correlation matrix and strength meter for deeper analysis on mixed days.