Cash flow statements

What will be the effect of changes in foreign exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents? Let say Foreign exchange loss of 40 represents the reduction in the carrying amount of a short-term investment in foreign-currency designated bonds arising out of a change in exchange rate between the date of acquisition of the investment and the balance sheet date.How will this foreign exchange loss of Rs40 effect cash and cash equivalents at the end of period?Answer this query with reasons.