Suppose you observe the following exchange rates and interest rates for the USD and THB:    Bid Ask USD/THB 30.01 30.31 USD/THB F,360 ? ?

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Suppose you observe the following exchange rates and interest rates for the USD and THB: 



 

Bid

Ask

USD/THB

30.01

30.31

USD/THB F,360

?

?

 

 

Trader lends at

Trader borrows at

I USD

1.55%

1.75%

I THB

0.60%

0.85%

 

Which answer is closest to the minimum forward ask (USD/THBAF,360) that prevents covered interest rate arbitrage?

 

25.29

29.67

30.13

30.97

29.97



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