
Explanation:
The correct answer is A (0.7959). The forward rate is calculated using the formula:
Where:
Substituting the values:
Option B (0.8096) is incorrect because it reverses the interest rates in the formula. Option C (0.8292) is incorrect because it uses only the foreign interest rate, ignoring the domestic rate. This question tests the arbitrage relationship between spot and forward exchange rates and interest rates, as well as the calculation and interpretation of forward rates.
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An analyst gathers the following information: USD/AUD spot rate: 0.8027 AUD 1-year interest rate: 3.30% USD 1-year interest rate: 2.42% USD/AUD represents the amount of USD per 1 AUD. The USD/AUD 1-year forward rate is closest to:
A
0.7959.
B
0.8096.
C
0.8292.