Fundamental analyses are based on economic factors while technical analyses are based on price. There is a general consensus among market participants that the most highly traded currency pairs in the Forex market tend to be technical and the more exotic currency pairs tend to be more fundamental.

While both types of analysis are necessary for successful and profitable trades, most traders tend to rely more on one type than the other. When your Forex trading strategy incorporates technical analysis, you must be prepared to deal with the mathematical concepts necessary to manipulate pricing data. Likewise, when you incorporate fundamental analysis in your trading strategy, you must be prepared to handle the multitude of economic factors necessary to base your trades.

In the end, the variety of economic data must be converted into price predictions and many traders resort to technical analysis because it is thought to have a built in mechanism for completing the conversion. However, incorporating a purely technical Forex trading strategy without regard for the fundamental aspects of the market is much like trading on luck. Sometimes you win, sometimes not.Other factors that will influence your Forex trading strategy are your ability to manage money and to handle the psychological implications of participating in the Forex market.