Our first test examines our hypothesis using the absolute value of exposures. If
firms use derivatives for hedging, then the (absolute value of) currency derivatives
used should be negatively related to the absolute value of currency exposure. As
explained earlier, we do not expect any relationship between the ratio of foreign
sales to total sales and the absolute value of exposure. Regression 1, Table 4 (Table
5) presents the results for 1994 (1995). Consistent with our hypothesis that firms
use derivatives as a hedge, we find a negative and significant relationship between
the use of derivatives and the absolute value of exposure both in 1994 and 1995.