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This paper reviews existing theoretical and empirical research on the relationship between oil prices and exchange rates. We start with theoretical transmission channels—which point to bi-directional causality. Empirical research is classified and shows that the evidence varies substantially depending on sample, country choice and empirical method. Yet there are some common patterns: (i) strong links between exchange rates and oil prices are frequently observed over the long-run; and (ii) either exchange rates or oil prices are a potentially useful predictor of the other variable in the short-run, but the effects are strongly time-varying. We also identify some important avenues for future research.