Suppose the 1 - year spot rate is 0.8%, and that a 2 - year 1.5% annual coupon, a 3 - year 2% annual coupon bonds are trading at par ($100). Calibrate a 2-year binomial interest rate model, assuming that interest rate volatility is 10%. What is the lowest rate at t = 2? Assume annual compounding. Round your answer to 4 decimal places. For example if your answer is 3.205%, then please write down 0.0321.

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Suppose the 1 - year spot rate is 0.8%, and that a 2 - year 1.5% annual coupon, a 3 - year 2% annual coupon bonds are trading at par ($100).

Calibrate a 2-year binomial interest rate model, assuming that interest rate volatility is 10%. What is the lowest rate at t = 2?

Assume annual compounding. Round your answer to 4 decimal places. For example if your answer is 3.205%, then please write down 0.0321.

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