n October 1, 2021, A Corp. purchased goods from US based corporation worth 60,500 US dollars. Payment is due in 120 days on January 30, 2022. In view of the transaction, Active Corp. entered into a forward contract to buy 60,500 US dollars from PNB in 120 days. The relevant rates are as follows:                             10/01/21    12/31/21    01/30/22  Spot rate            P 53             P 55           P 53.50  Forward rate         54                 56.50        55 How much is the net forex loss on settlement date?

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On October 1, 2021, A Corp. purchased goods from US based corporation worth 60,500 US dollars. Payment is due in 120 days on January 30, 2022. In view of the transaction, Active Corp. entered into a forward contract to buy 60,500 US dollars from PNB in 120 days. The relevant rates are as follows:
                            10/01/21    12/31/21    01/30/22
 Spot rate            P 53             P 55           P 53.50
 Forward rate         54                 56.50        55

How much is the net forex loss on settlement date?

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