i. It stabilizes the export proceeds and therefore it may stimulate exports for the period in which it is
fixed.
ii. Foreign investors gauge the return on their investments in local currency vis-a-vis their own
currencies. A fixed exchange rate will assure these investors of a stable return on their investment
which may induce foreign investors, thus increasing the inflow of foreign exchange to the country.
iii. It enables the government to meet its development plans whose budgets are set in local currencies but
may be financed by foreign loans and aid.
iv. It may keep inflation under control because the prices of imported goods will remain stable as long as
the exchange rate is fixed. This is particularly true for imported inflation.
v. Long term investment plans can be worked out with substantial accuracy and may minimize budget
deficits with their negative effects.
Kavungya answered the question on April 15, 2021 at 07:02
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