Relative strength
A currency heatmap helps visualize which currencies are rising or falling against each other over a selected period.
Currency heatmap
Currency heatmap for reading relative Forex currency strength
This page is a durable hub for understanding and using a currency heatmap carefully within a Forex routine: spot strong or weak currencies, connect moves with major pairs, the economic calendar and risk-management tools. It does not provide buy or sell signals.
Major pairs
Connect each currency move with major pairs such as EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY or AUD/USD before drawing conclusions.
Macro context
Rate decisions, inflation, employment and central-bank events can quickly change the reading of a heatmap.
Risk and execution
Before any decision, check spread, liquidity, position size, pip value and your broker conditions.
Forex strength
Calculated 24-hour relative strength
Scores are calculated from the EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD/JPY changes available in the TradingParadiz market radar. Each change strengthens the base currency and weakens the quote currency, then averages are normalized from 0 to 100.
Data refreshed 2026-08-19 09:10 UTC · 3/3 pairs calculated
JPY
Japanese Yen
100
Relative score
+0.24%
Relative strength
EUR
Euro
96
Relative score
+0.22%
Relative strength
GBP
British Pound
82
Relative score
+0.16%
Relative strength
USD
US Dollar
0
Relative score
-0.20%
Relative weakness
The score ranks only currencies covered by the available pairs; it measures neither future volatility nor the probability of profit. Always confirm the quote, session, macro calendar and risk.
Prudent reading routine
- 1 Identify the two strongest and weakest currencies without forcing a signal.
- 2 Compare the read with EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD and XAU/USD if gold reacts to the dollar.
- 3 Check the open session: London/New York often bring more liquidity on majors.
- 4 Review the economic calendar before an entry or price alert.
- 5 Calculate position size, max loss and risk/reward before any live trade.
Pairs to cross-check before concluding
A strong currency alone is not enough: useful context usually comes from a clear contrast with a weak currency, then spread and liquidity checks.
EUR/USD
Observed biasEUR rises versus USD over 24h
+0.22%
GBP/USD
Observed biasGBP rises versus USD over 24h
+0.16%
USD/JPY
Observed biasUSD falls versus JPY over 24h
-0.24%
Methodology, sources and limits
Currency heatmaps summarize relative moves: they may be delayed, rounded or sensitive to the data provider, timeframe and market hours. Use them as a visual reference, then cross-check quotes, the economic calendar and official sources. TradingParadiz is an information tool: nothing on this page is investment advice.
Currency heatmap FAQ
How should a currency heatmap be read?
A currency heatmap highlights relative currency strength and weakness over a selected period. It should be cross-checked with major pairs, economic calendar events and broader market conditions.
Does a currency heatmap provide trading signals?
No. It is a visual Forex context tool, not a buy or sell signal, and it does not replace personal risk analysis, spread checks, liquidity checks and macro-event awareness.