Suppose the spot exchange rate is AUD/SGD0.9820, and that interest rates in Australia are 5% p.a.while those in Singapore are 3% per annum.
A.Calculate the 180-day forward rate.(Note that Singapore uses a 365-day financial year.)
B.What is the size of the forward premium or forward discount?
C.What arbitrage opportunity would exist if you were able to trade a 180-day forward contract at AUD/SGD0.9820?
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