
Explanation:
Recall that forward exchange rates are not quoted with the same base as the spot exchange rates but rather as points that are multiplied by 1/10,000 then added to the spot exchange rate.
Since we are given the spot bid rate as 1.6432, then the 6-month forward bid rate is:
1.64`32 + \frac{1}{10,000} \times 25.9 = 1.6432 + 0.00259 = 1.64579
**Option A is incorrect.** It contradicts C. **Options B is incorrect.** Given that the spot bid rate is 1.6432 and the spot ask rate is 1.7432, then the 6-month bid-ask spread is equal to: $`$1.74`32 + \frac{1}{10,000} \times 35.8 - 1.6432 + \frac{1}{10,000} \times 25.9 = 0.100990Options D is incorrect. Given that the spot ask rate is 1.7432, then the 6-month exchange rate is
1.74`32 + \frac{1}{10,000} \times 35.8 = 1.74678
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Q.14 The 6-month forward foreign exchange is stated as bid 25.9 and ask 35.8. Given that the spot bid rate is 1.6432 and the spot ask rate is 1.7432, which of the following statements is true?
A
Given that the spot bid rate is 1.6432, then the 6-month bid exchange rate is 1.6445.
B
Given that the spot bid rate is 1.6432 and the spot ask rate is 1.7432, then the 6-month bid-ask spread in the exchange rate is 0.64479.
C
Given that the spot bid rate is 1.6432, then the 6-month bid exchange rate is 1.64579.
D
Given that the spot ask rate is 1.7432, then the 6-month exchange rate is 1.7555.