Window Forward Contracts
The world is not a perfect place. It is often difficult to determine exactly when a payment will take place. In such cases, Window Forward contracts can be very helpful.
Window Forward contracts work in same manner that forward contracts do with one exception: allowing the settlement over a period of time rather than one specific date. This can provide greater flexibility and convenience to you. The timing of international transfers is typically contingent upon factors that depend on a series of events.
Production or shipment dates, the conclusion of legal matters, and invoice discounting all can have an impact on when payments are released. Even when settlement dates are not certain, it is still possible to hedge foreign currency transactions by the use of a Window Forward contract.