Calculate a currency's foward premium or discount based on interest rate differentials.

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Calculate a currency's foward premium or discount based on interest rate differentials.

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Using Interest rate parity theory, forward rate are calculated as follows by assuming the two country currency value and interest rate.

 

  Currency Interest Spot rate
Local Currency CAN$ 6% 1.27
Foreign Currency USD$ 10% 1$
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