Assume the Following Information for a Bank Quoting on Spot

question 51

Multiple Choice

Assume the following information for a bank quoting on spot exchange rates: ​
Exchange rate of Singapore dollar in U.S.$
=
$) 60
Exchange rate of pound in U.S.$
=
$1) 50
Exchange rate of pound in Singapore dollars
=
S$2) 6
​
Based on the information given, as you and others perform triangular arbitrage, what should logically happen to the spot exchange rates?

• A) The Singapore dollar value in U.S. dollars should appreciate, the pound value in U.S. dollars should appreciate, and the pound value in Singapore dollars should depreciate.
• B) The Singapore dollar value in U.S. dollars should depreciate, the pound value in U.S. dollars should appreciate, and the pound value in Singapore dollars should depreciate.
• C) The Singapore dollar value in U.S. dollars should depreciate, the pound value in U.S. dollars should appreciate, and the pound value in Singapore dollars should appreciate.
• D) The Singapore dollar value in U.S. dollars should appreciate, the pound value in U.S. dollars should depreciate, and the pound value in Singapore dollars should appreciate.

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Definitions:

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