Read Across a Row
A row that’s mostly green means that currency is gaining against most of the others, which points to strength in the currency itself.
Spot the Odd One Out
When one cell is a different color from the rest of its row, that pair is probably moving on news of its own.
Compare Before and After a Release
Check the heatmap before a rate decision or CPI print, then again after, to see which currencies took the biggest hit or gain.
Choose Which Pair to Watch
If the dollar is strong and the yen is weak, USD/JPY shows the move most clearly, so you know which chart to open first.
