All interest and inflation rates are stated as annual rates. Unbiased forward rate (forward expectation parity)...
All interest and inflation rates are stated as annual rates.
Unbiased forward rate (forward expectation parity)
1. If the spot market exchange rate for the euro is 1.1427 and the 6-month forward quote is 178, what is the expected exchange rate for the euro in six months?
2. If the spot market exchange rate for the Hong Kong dollar is 7.8461 and the 1-year forward quote is -616, what is the expected exchange rate for the Hong Kong dollar in one year?
3. IF the spot market exchange rate for the Malaysian ringgit is 4.1100 and the 3-month forward quote is 52. What is the expected exchange rate for the Malaysian ringgit in three months?
4. If the 2-month futures price for Korean won is 0.0008950, what is the expected exchange rate for Korean won in two months?
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