Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Forward foreign exchange contracts maturity	12 months

The contractual period to maturity of forward foreign exchange contracts.

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