A leading
global travel and hospitality platform wanted to improve visibility into the
financial impact of foreign exchange (FX) fluctuations across its global
markets. Differences between booking and partner payment exchange rates were
creating financial exposure and impacting cash flow, while the existing monthly
FX reporting process made it difficult to identify risks and take timely
action.
THE CHALLENGE
The company
had significant exposure to currency fluctuations across multiple markets, with
exchange rate differences between booking and partner payment affecting revenue
and cash flow. However, FX impact was reported only monthly, limiting the
organization’s ability to monitor emerging risks and respond quickly. There was
also limited visibility into which currencies, markets, and partner segments
were contributing most to FX-driven revenue impact. The company needed a more
granular and timely approach to monitor FX exposure and support financial risk
management.
THE SOLUTION
The
Prescience team redesigned the FX impact measurement framework by introducing
new KPIs at both booking and partner payment levels. Dashboards were developed
to provide visibility at the company-wide, B2B vs. B2C, and individual partner
levels, enabling stakeholders to identify the key drivers of FX impact across
markets.
The solution
also highlighted the top 10 currencies contributing to FX revenue impact and
introduced 30-, 60-, and 90-day trend views to monitor changes over time. In
addition, daily Excel reports were delivered with key drivers impacting global
currencies, replacing the previous monthly reporting cycle and enabling faster
decision-making around FX exposure and hedging strategies.
Technologies
used:
● Python
● Microsoft Excel
THE IMPACT
The new FX
monitoring framework provided daily visibility into currency exposure rather
than monthly reporting, enabling approximately 30× faster insight into
financial impact. The company gained comprehensive coverage across B2B, B2C,
and partner-level markets, along with clear visibility into the top 10
currencies affecting FX revenue. The improved reporting and analytics also
supported a 35% improvement in response time for hedging decisions, enabling
more proactive management of cash flow and financial risk.
