Chapter 21, Problem 3QP

a)

Summary Introduction

To find: The six month forward rate of Country J’s yen for a US$ and determine whether the yen is sold at a discount or a premium.

Introduction:

The rate of exchange where the bank agrees to exchange a currency for another currency on a future date when it comes into a forward contract with an investor is a forward exchange rate.

b)

Summary Introduction

To find: The three month forward rate for Country A’s dollars in US$ for one Country A’s dollar and determine whether the dollar is sold at a discount or a premium.

Introduction:

The rate of exchange where the bank agrees to exchange a currency for another currency on a future date when it comes into a forward contract with an investor is a forward exchange rate.

c)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The value of the dollar in relative to yen and Country A’s dollar

Introduction:

The rate of exchange where the bank agrees to exchange a currency for another currency on a future date when it comes into a forward contract with an investor is a forward exchange rate.