Feeling a currency?

Ive read that it is usually recommended that beginners start with one currency, like EURUSD. After time, they say that you begin to get a 'feel' for how the currency moves. Question: can anyone make this more exact? Are there examples of any trades that you wouldn't have taken because of your 'feel' for the currency or trades you have taken because of experience with the currency that you wouldn't have taken otherwise?

Thanks and happy new years eve!

Markets have different average true ranges, volume, and volatility. The most liquid markets like EUR/USD often make nice price zones that are readily identifiable, while others such as the exotic pairs are much more chaotic and require a keen eye (that I don't have ) to be successful in. An example would be searching for certain bar setups; this may be easy enough to do but on something that's extremely volatile and thin you may just want to set it out. If you stick with only markets you're comfortable with, it's been my experience that the stress is much lower in trying to do your analysis.

An additional benefit is that if you trade only certain types of markets, you can see what may be moving the market. I trade dollar crosses only at the moment because I like how all of my markets have that common dollar element. If the Franc (CHF) is dropping like a rock and so is the Loonie (CAD), it may give you an idea that the dollar may be the shaker at the moment. This tells you what kind of people might be buying or selling.

Interesting . Thanks! I think i will be focusing first on eurusd and then on eurjpy.