Derivatives and Hedging - Foreign Exchange Risk Management Narrative (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign currency exposures, maximum average hedging period ( in years)	2 years
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Maximum length of time hedged in foreign currency undesignated hedge (in years)	1 year

Maximum length of time over which the entity is hedging its exposure to the variability in future exchange rates using instruments not designated as accounting hedges.

No definition available.

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Data Type:	xbrli:durationItemType
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Period Type:	duration