d) You receive the following quotes on the Swiss franc against US $ for the spot, and 3 month forward rate: Spot Bid Ask 3-month SF 1.6075/$ SF 1.6085/$ 14 22 Note that forward rate is expressed in points quote, where 1 point is equal to SF 0.0001/$. i. What is the outright bid and ask 3-month forward quote? (3 Marks) ii. Using the mid-rate (i.e. the average of the bid & ask rate) for spot and 3-month forward, compute the percentage forward premium or discount on Swiss Franc.
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The outright bid and ask 3-month forward quote can be calculated by adding or subtracting the forward points from the spot rate. Outright bid 3-month forward quote = Spot rate - Forward points = SF1.6075/$ - 14 points = SF1.6075/$ - 0.0014/$ = Show more…
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