Exness Spreads: What You Actually Pay Per Trade

A spread is the gap between the price you can buy at (ask) and the price you can sell at (bid). If EUR/USD shows a bid of 1.1050 and an ask of 1.1051, the spread is 0.1 pips, or 0.00001 in price terms.

This gap is a cost. Every time you open a trade, your position starts slightly negative because of it. On a 1 standard lot EUR/USD trade, a 1.0 pip spread costs you $10 upfront. A 0.1 pip spread costs $1. That difference sounds small on a single trade, but it stacks up across dozens or hundreds of positions.

On Exness, the spread is either the only trading cost (Standard and Pro accounts) or it sits alongside a separate per-lot commission (Raw Spread and Zero accounts). The total cost per trade is always spread plus commission, and the cheapest option depends on how frequently you trade and which instruments you focus on.

Exness Spread Structure by Account Type

Exness offers five account types, each with its own pricing model. We cover the full feature set of each in our Exness account types guide. Here, we focus purely on how spreads and fees break down.

Standard Account

The Standard account embeds all trading costs into the spread. There is no separate commission. Spreads float with market conditions and start from 0.3 pips on major pairs during peak hours. The typical EUR/USD spread during active London-New York sessions hovers around 1.0 to 1.1 pips. During quieter Asian hours or around news releases, it can push to 1.5 pips or wider.

For casual traders and beginners, this simplicity has real value. You see one price, you pay one cost, and there is nothing else to calculate. The downside is that the per-trade cost is higher than what you would pay on a commission-based account if you trade actively.

Standard Cent Account

Spread conditions mirror the Standard account (from 0.3 pips, no commission). The difference is that your balance and trades are measured in cents, so the dollar impact of each pip is much smaller. This account is limited to MT4 and covers around 37 instruments, mainly forex and metals.

Pro Account

The Pro account charges no commission either, but its spreads are noticeably tighter than Standard. EUR/USD typically averages around 0.1 pips during liquid sessions. The pricing advantage comes from instant execution on forex, metals, and energies, meaning the broker tries to fill your order at the exact price displayed. If the price moves before execution, you receive a requote instead of slippage. For crypto instruments, Exness applies market execution.

This makes the Pro a strong option for manual traders and swing traders who want tight pricing without tracking per-lot fees.

Raw Spread Account

This is where Exness delivers interbank-level pricing. The broker pulls quotes directly from its liquidity providers and passes them through with zero markup. EUR/USD regularly shows 0.0 pips during peak hours. The average sits around 0.0 to 0.1 pips across the full trading day.

The trade-off is a fixed commission of up to $3.5 per lot per side ($7 round trip). For a 1 lot EUR/USD trade with a 0.0 pip spread, your total cost is $7. Compare that to the Standard account where a 1.0 pip spread on 1 lot costs $10, and you can see why active traders and scalpers gravitate toward Raw Spread.

Zero Account

The Zero account holds spreads at 0.0 pips on the top 30 instruments for about 95% of each trading day. That includes EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, and XAUUSD. During the remaining 5% (typically around high-impact news), spreads may open up slightly. We go deeper on this account in our Exness zero spread account breakdown.

Instead of a spread markup, the Zero charges a per-lot commission that varies by instrument. For major forex pairs, it starts from $0.2 per side per lot. On other instruments, it can reach $3.5 or higher per side. The variable commission means you need to check rates for each specific pair before assuming costs.

What Do Spreads Actually Look Like? Instrument-by-Instrument

The numbers below reflect typical average spreads during London-New York overlap hours. These are based on data from the Exness website (previous day averages), third-party testing from BrokerChooser and Traders Union, and Myfxbook live monitoring. Actual figures shift throughout the day.

Instrument	Standard	Pro	Raw Spread	Zero
EUR/USD	~1.0 pip	~0.1 pip	~0.0 pip	0.0 pip
GBP/USD	~1.2 pips	~0.2 pips	~0.1 pip	0.0 pip
USD/JPY	~1.1 pips	~0.1 pip	~0.0 pip	0.0 pip
AUD/USD	~1.4 pips	~0.3 pips	~0.2 pips	~0.1 pip
USD/CAD	~2.1 pips	~0.4 pips	~0.3 pips	~0.2 pips
XAU/USD (Gold)	~0.2 pip	~0.1 pip	~0.04 pip	0.0 pip
EUR/GBP	~1.5 pips	~0.3 pips	~0.2 pips	~0.1 pip
GBP/JPY	~2.0 pips	~0.5 pips	~0.3 pips	~0.2 pips

Note: Spreads on the Zero account are 0.0 for the top 30 instruments about 95% of the time. Raw Spread and Pro figures are averages and can go lower or higher. Standard account spreads are the widest because all broker costs are baked in. For gold-specific conditions, see our guide to trading gold on Exness.

How Does Exness Compare to the Industry?

Independent data paints a clear picture. Traders Union reports that the average EUR/USD spread across 200+ brokers on ECN/Raw accounts is 0.17 pips. Exness sits at 0.1 pips on the same metric, placing it below the industry average. BrokerChooser measured the XAUUSD spread at Exness at 0.04 pips versus a market average of 0.33 among 100+ brokers they track.

On Standard accounts, the comparison is closer to the middle of the pack. A 1.0 pip EUR/USD spread is competitive but not the lowest. Several brokers offer tighter Standard pricing, though they may charge in other ways (higher swap rates, deposit fees, or slower withdrawals). The total cost picture matters more than the spread number alone.

If you want a broader assessment of the broker beyond just pricing, our full Exness review covers execution quality, regulation, platforms, and withdrawal speeds.

Calculating Your Real Cost Per Trade

Spread alone does not tell you the full story on commission-based accounts. Here is how to calculate the actual cost for a 1 standard lot trade on each account type.

Account	EUR/USD Spread	Commission	Spread Cost	Total per Lot
Standard	1.0 pip	$0	$10.00	$10.00
Pro	0.1 pip	$0	$1.00	$1.00
Raw Spread	0.0 pip	$7.00 RT	$0.00	$7.00
Zero	0.0 pip	Varies	$0.00	From ~$0.40 RT

RT stands for round trip (open + close). The Pro account shows the lowest per-trade cost in this comparison because it combines tight spreads with zero commission. However, these are ideal-condition numbers. In practice, Pro spreads can widen slightly more than Raw Spread during volatile periods because of the instant execution model. Scalpers who trade during news or fast-moving sessions often find Raw Spread cheaper in real-world conditions despite the commission.

When and Why Exness Spreads Widen

Exness uses floating (dynamic) spreads on all accounts except certain stable-spread pairs. This means the gap between bid and ask changes in real time based on what is happening in the market. There are four situations where you should expect wider spreads.

Major economic news. Events like Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP), US CPI reports, and Federal Reserve interest rate decisions cause sharp price swings. Liquidity providers pull back their quotes to manage risk, and the spread jumps. Even on Raw Spread and Zero accounts, you will see a temporary spike during these moments. Exness provides an economic calendar that flags these events in advance.

Low-liquidity hours. The period after New York closes and before Asia fully opens (roughly 21:00 to 00:00 GMT) tends to have thinner order books. Spreads naturally widen when fewer participants are quoting prices. The daily server rollover window is particularly thin.

Market open and weekend gaps. The first hour after forex markets reopen on Monday often shows wider spreads and potential gaps from weekend developments. Similarly, spreads tend to expand in the final hours of Friday trading as traders close positions before the weekend.

Exotic pairs and less liquid instruments. Major pairs like EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY consistently offer the tightest pricing because they have the highest volume. Exotic pairs (USD/TRY, EUR/ZAR) and some crypto CFDs carry much wider spreads by nature, regardless of account type.

What About Stable Spreads?

Exness claims to offer the most stable spreads in the market on four specific pairs: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, GBP/JPY, and USD/JPY. According to the broker, these pairs maintain consistent pricing close to 90% of the time, excluding periods of extreme volatility.

In practical terms, this means the spread on EUR/USD will hover near the average more reliably than at brokers without this mechanism. It does not mean the spread is fixed. It can still widen during news or low-liquidity windows. But the recovery back to normal levels tends to be faster, and the magnitude of the spike tends to be smaller. This stability is most noticeable on the Pro and Standard accounts.

How to Check Exness Spreads in Real Time

On MetaTrader 4: Open the Market Watch panel (Ctrl+M). Right-click inside the panel and select “Spread” to add a spread column. The number shown is in points (divide by 10 to get pips for 5-digit pairs).

On MetaTrader 5: Same method. Right-click in Market Watch, go to Columns, and enable Spread.

On Exness Terminal (Web): Log into your Personal Area, click “Trade” on any MT5 account, and select Exness Terminal. Under Instruments, click the three-dot icon and toggle “Spread” from the options.

Exness Trading Calculator: Available on the Exness website. Enter your account type, instrument, lot size, and leverage to see estimated spread cost, margin, commission, and swap values. This is useful for planning trades before you open a position.

Which Spread Model Saves You the Most?

The answer depends on how many trades you place and which instruments you focus on. The minimum deposit for Standard is $10 and $200 for professional accounts, so capital also plays a role.

Low-volume traders (fewer than 10 trades per week): The Pro account often delivers the best value. You pay no commission, and the 0.1 pip average on EUR/USD is hard to beat at that frequency. The occasional requote from instant execution is a minor trade-off.

Active day traders and scalpers: Raw Spread or Zero. The commission is predictable, and the near-zero spread means your orders fill closer to the market price. Over 50 or 100 trades per week, the savings compared to Standard add up fast.

Beginners with small accounts: Standard. The simplicity of no-commission pricing and the low deposit floor keep things straightforward while you learn.

News and event traders: Zero, because the 0.0 pip guarantee on top 30 instruments holds for 95% of the day. During the other 5%, spreads may widen, but the baseline stability gives you a clearer picture of your cost entering a volatile event. If you also trade gold during these sessions, our XAUUSD trading guide has specific timing advice.

Beyond Spreads: Other Costs to Consider

Swap (Overnight Fees)

If you hold a position past 22:00 GMT, Exness charges a swap. The rate depends on the instrument and whether your position is a buy or sell. Wednesdays carry a triple swap to cover the weekend. You can avoid swap charges entirely by activating swap-free (Islamic) status on your account.

Deposit and Withdrawal Fees

Exness does not charge fees on deposits or withdrawals from its side. Over 98% of withdrawal requests process automatically and most complete instantly. Third-party payment providers may apply their own charges. We test actual processing times in our Exness instant withdrawal review.

Inactivity and Account Fees

Exness does not charge inactivity fees. There are no monthly maintenance fees on any account type.

Does Leverage Affect Spreads?

No. Your leverage setting does not change the spread. Whether you trade at 1:100 or 1:2000, the bid-ask gap remains the same. Leverage only affects your margin requirement, which determines how much capital you need to open a position. For more on how leverage works on Exness, including temporary restrictions during news, see our Exness unlimited leverage guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Exness offer fixed spreads?

Not in the traditional sense. All accounts use floating spreads that adjust with market conditions. However, Exness maintains a “stable spread” mechanism on major pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/JPY) that keeps pricing consistent roughly 90% of the time.

Why is my spread higher than what the website shows?

The Exness website displays previous-day averages. Live spreads can differ based on market conditions, time of day, and your account type. Always check real-time spreads on your platform before placing a trade.

Which account has the absolute lowest spread?

Raw Spread and Zero both start from 0.0 pips. The difference is how commissions are structured. Raw Spread charges a flat commission of up to $3.5 per lot per side. Zero charges a variable commission that changes by instrument.

Do spreads widen during NFP or FOMC?

Yes. Even on Raw Spread and Zero accounts, spreads temporarily spike during major US data releases. Liquidity providers adjust their quotes to manage risk during these moments. The expansion typically lasts a few minutes.

Are gold spreads competitive on Exness?

Very. BrokerChooser’s independent testing measured XAUUSD at 0.04 pips on Raw Spread accounts, well below the industry average of 0.33 across 100+ brokers.

Can I test spreads before depositing real money?

Yes. Exness demo accounts replicate live spread conditions with $10,000 in virtual funds. You can open demos for any account type. Our Exness demo account guide explains the setup.

Is Exness a trustworthy broker?

Exness holds licenses from the FCA, CySEC, FSA (Seychelles), and FSCA. Most retail traders are registered under the offshore entities. We analyze what this means for your funds in our is Exness legit review.

Does Exness have a social trading option?

Yes. You can follow and copy other traders through the Exness social trading platform. It operates independently from the five main account types. Details are in our Exness social trading guide.

Final Word from FX Recap

Spreads are the single most consistent cost in forex trading. Every position you open pays it, and over time, even small differences compound into real money. Exness prices competitively across the board, with Raw Spread and Zero accounts delivering near-interbank conditions and the Pro account offering the rare combination of tight spreads and zero commission.

The right choice comes down to your trading frequency and style. If you trade a handful of times per week, the Pro gives you the best all-in cost. If you scalp or run automated systems, Raw Spread pays for itself in tighter fills. If you are still learning, Standard keeps things simple until you are ready to optimize.Check the live spreads on a demo before committing real funds. If you have not set up an account yet, our step-by-step account opening guide walks you through it in minutes.