"The Borderless Benchmark Q1 2026 report indicates that the Brazilian real recorded a 0 bps quoted execution cost from multiple providers across two consecutive months, showcasing the stability of the LATAM corridor."
"In East Africa, the Kenyan shilling's pricing gap fell dramatically from 176 bps in January to just 33 bps by March, reflecting an 81% compression due to intensified competition among providers."
"Zambia's ZMW widened by 701 bps in just five weeks, signaling that frontier corridor volatility will significantly influence operations in Q2 2026."
The Borderless Benchmark Q1 2026 report analyzed over 1.15 million rate observations across 51 currencies. In Latin America, the Brazilian real achieved a 0 bps execution cost, with Mexico, Colombia, and Chile maintaining rates within 22 bps of interbank rates. East Africa experienced significant pricing gap reductions, with the Kenyan shilling's gap compressing from 176 bps to 33 bps, a decrease of 81%. Zambia's currency showed volatility, widening by 701 bps, indicating potential challenges for Q2 2026 operations.
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