Currency Service walkthrough
The Currency Service provides access to currency exchange rate information and performs conversions without establishing a dedicated connection. It also supports financial analysis, real-time reporting, and data warehousing without requiring a complex setup.
Configuration parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| From Currency | The base currency for calculating conversion rates. |
| To Currency | The target currency for conversion. |
| Date Range | Select a start and end date to fetch historical exchange rate data. |
| Time Zone Offset | Adjusts the time zone for data processing (For example, UTC+3). |
| Last Days Back | Fetches historical exchange rates for a specified number of days before the selected date for each run. |
Setting up the currency service in Data Integration
Procedure
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Select currencies
- Choose the "From" and "To" currencies from the drop-down menus.
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Set parameters
- Configure the Date Range, Time Zone Offset, and Last Days Back settings.
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Load data
- The retrieved exchange rate data can be loaded into a database or warehouse.
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Automate
- Schedule the process to run automatically, fetching updated rates at defined intervals.