Step 1: Define rise in exchange rate.
A rise in the exchange rate means that the value of a country's currency has increased relative to other currencies. This is often referred to as currency appreciation.
Step 2: Discuss the effect on exports.
A rise in the exchange rate (currency appreciation) makes a country's goods and services more expensive for foreign buyers. As a result:
1. Exports decline: When the domestic currency appreciates, foreign consumers find the country's goods and services more expensive, leading to a decrease in demand for exports.
2. Competitiveness reduces: Higher prices make the country less competitive in international markets, potentially reducing export volumes.