Suppose that you are a currency speculator, based in the U.S., attempting to capitalize on a possible depreciation of the Canadian dollar (C$). OnJanuary 1st, the spot rate for the Canadian dollar is $0.68. This is also the price at which futures contracts for Canadian dollars are being sold. Youhave C$160,000.00 to use on these positions.In the previous parts of this question, your sold a futures contract for Canadian dollars that will let you receive $108,800.00 for (C$160,000.00) onMarch 10th. When the Canadian dollar depreciated to $0.67 you purchased C$160,000.00 for $107,200.00 on February 10th.In total, after the futures contract you sold settles, you will haveincurred a lossfrom these positions totalling $

In total, after the futures contract you sold settles, you will have $139,360.00 from these…

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