ATZ (US Company) expects to receive a 19 million euros in 90 days from a Australia customer. The current spot rate is S$1.836 per AUD, and the 90 day forward rate is S$1.638 per AUD. In addition, the annualized three-month AUD and USD interest rate 2.81% and 4.03%, respectively. What is the hedged value of the AUD receivable using the forward contract? How does that compare to a situation when the exchange rate remains unchanged at the spot rate?

ATZ (US Company) expects to receive a 19 million euros in 90 days from a Australia customer. The current spot rate is S$1.836 per AUD, and the 90 day forward rate is S$1.638 per AUD. In addition, the annualized three-month AUD and USD interest rate 2.81% and 4.03%, respectively. What is the hedged value of the AUD receivable using the forward contract? How does that compare to a situation when the exchange rate remains unchanged at the spot rate?

International Financial Management

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Chapter21: International Cash Management

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