addition , we are exposed to gains and losses resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates on transactions generated by our international subsidiaries in currencies other than their local currencies .these gains and losses are primarily driven by inter-company transactions .these exposures are included in other income ( expense ) , net on the consolidated statements of income .since 2007 , we have used foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the risk from exchange rate fluctuations on inter-company transactions and projected inventory purchases for our canadian subsidiary .beginning in december 2008 , we began using foreign currency forward contracts in order to reduce the risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on inter-company transactions for our european subsidiary .we do not enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes .based on the foreign currency forward contracts outstanding as of december 31 , 2009 , we receive us dollars in exchange for canadian dollars at a weighted average contractual forward foreign currency exchange rate of 1.04 cad per $ 1.00 and us dollars in exchange for euros at a weighted average contractual foreign currency exchange rate of 0.70 eur per $ 1.00 .as of december 31 , 2009 , the notional value of our outstanding foreign currency forward contracts for our canadian subsidiary was $ 15.4 million with contract maturities of 1 month , and the notional value of our outstanding foreign currency forward contracts for our european subsidiary was $ 56.0 million with contract maturities of 1 month .the foreign currency forward contracts are not designated as cash flow hedges , and accordingly , changes in their fair value are recorded in other income ( expense ) , net on the consolidated statements of income .the fair value of our foreign currency forward contracts was $ 0.3 million and $ 1.2 million as of december 31 , 2009 and 2008 , respectively .these amounts are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheet .refer to note 9 for a discussion of the fair value measurements .other income ( expense ) , net included the following amounts related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and derivative foreign currency forward contracts: .
[['year ended december 31 , ( in thousands )', 'year ended december 31 , 2009', 'year ended december 31 , 2008', '2007'], ['unrealized foreign currency exchange rate gains ( losses )', '$ 5222', '$ -5459 ( 5459 )', '$ 2567'], ['realized foreign currency exchange rate gains ( losses )', '-261 ( 261 )', '-2166 ( 2166 )', '174'], ['unrealized derivative gains ( losses )', '-1060 ( 1060 )', '1650', '-243 ( 243 )'], ['realized derivative losses', '-4412 ( 4412 )', '-204 ( 204 )', '-469 ( 469 )']]
although we have entered into foreign currency forward contracts to minimize some of the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on future cash flows , we cannot be assured that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations will not have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations .inflation inflationary factors such as increases in the cost of our product and overhead costs may adversely affect our operating results .although we do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our financial position or results of operations to date , a high rate of inflation in the future may have an adverse effect on our ability to maintain current levels of gross margin and selling , general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues if the selling prices of our products do not increase with these increased costs. .

Question: what was the percentage change in the the fair value of our foreign currency forward contracts from 2008 to 2009
Answer: -75%
Explanation: the fair value of our foreign currency forward contracts from 2008 to 2009 decreased by 75%