John Wiegley <[email protected]> writes: > On Jul 30, 2010, at 4:58 AM, John Wiegley wrote: > >> The default will be as it now, that all values are open. I simply propose >> adding syntax will let you state that some transactions are now historical >> fact, and should vary in their reported value on any future report. > > I meant: > > The default will be as it now, that all values are open. I simply propose > adding syntax that will let you state that some transactions are now > historical fact, and should NOT vary in their reported value on any future > report.
Then the getquote "interface" should support specifing the date to get the exchange rate at the time (day) of the transaction[*], save it in the pricedb in the correct place, and query the pricedb when building reports. In general the idea looks very promising. [*] note: credit cards payments introduce delay between the payment, exchange, and booking in a bank hence there is some uncertainty. -- Miłego dnia, Łukasz Stelmach
