Worldwide Black Book Exchange Rate Statement, 3Q09

This IDC study provides a reference to the current version of IDC's Worldwide Black Book (3Q09). It provides a comprehensive explanation of the currency exchange rates used to generate market sizing totals in the Worldwide Black Book and a brief explanation of the methodology.

"While many international currencies have strengthened against the U.S. dollar since the first half of 2009, full year-to-date exchange rates compared with 2008 are still weaker on average in most cases. While sequential revenue in the third quarter, as measured in U.S. dollars, will tend to exhibit varying levels of currency-related inflation, full-year revenue growth in U.S. dollars remains adversely affected by the impact of currency exchange rates." — Stephen Minton, VP, IDC Worldwide IT Markets