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A 2-year fixed-for-floating interest rate swap with semiannual resets was initiated one year ago. The present value factors are as follows:
| Maturity (Years) | Present Value Factor at Swap Initiation | Present Value Factor One Year After Swap Initiation |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.990099 | 0.987654 |
| 1.0 | 0.978474 | 0.973710 |
| 1.5 | 0.965251 | 0.958313 |
| 2.0 | 0.948767 | 0.941620 |
The fixed rate that sets the swap value to zero one year after swap initiation is closest to: