Jo62
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Thanks @Mike9241 

The reference makes it sounds like fluctuations of currencies for Certificates of deposits are not taxable events: 

§ 1.988-2 Recognition and computation of exchange gain or loss.

(a) Disposition of nonfunctional currency -

(1) Recognition of exchange gain or loss -

[...]

(iii) Coordination with section 988(c)(1)(C)(ii). No exchange gain or loss is recognized with respect to the following transactions -
[...]

(B) The deposit of nonfunctional currency in a demand or time deposit or similar instrument (including a certificate of deposit) issued by a bank or other financial institution if such instrument is denominated in such currency;

(C) The withdrawal of nonfunctional currency from a demand or time deposit or similar instrument issued by a bank or other financial institution if such instrument is denominated in such currency;

 

Am I reading this wrong or missing something?