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question 5

Multiple Choice

Assume that U.S. interest rates for the next three years are 5 percent, 6 percent, and 7 percent, respectively. Also assume that Canadian interest rates for the next three years are 3 percent, 6 percent, and 9 percent. The current Canadian spot rate is $.840. What is the approximate three-year forecast of the Canadian dollar's spot rate if the three-year forward rate is used as a forecast?

• A) $.840
• B) $.890
• C) $.856
• D) $.854

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation Units

Units of measurement derived from the standard deviation, used to quantify the variation or dispersion of a set of data points.

Bell-Shaped

Describes the graphical representation of a normal distribution, where most values cluster around a central peak and the distribution tapers off symmetrically towards both tails.

Standard Normal Distribution

A distribution of probability that displays symmetry around its mean, highlighting that instances near the mean happen more often than those far from it.

Mean

The mean of a number set, determined by dividing the total sum of the numbers by the count of numbers present.