Suppose that the current spot exchange rate is €0.80/$ and the three-month forward exchange rate is €0.7813/$. The three-month interest rate is 5.60 percent per annum in the United States and 5.40 percent per year in France. Assume that you can borrow up to $1,000,000 or €800,000. Assume that you want to realize profit in terms of euros. Determine the arbitrage profit in euros.

Suppose that the current spot exchange rate is €0.80/$ and the three-month forward exchange rate is €0.7813/$. The three-month interest rate is 5.60 percent per annum in the United States and 5.40 percent per year in France. Assume that you can borrow up to $1,000,000 or €800,000. Assume that you want to realize profit in terms of euros. Determine the arbitrage profit in euros.

International Financial Management

14th Edition

ISBN:9780357130698

Author:Madura

Publisher:Madura

Chapter11: Managing Transaction Exposure

Section: Chapter Questions

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