Consider the Following Statements

question 53

Multiple Choice

Consider the following statements:
i.'Transaction exposure' refers to the risk that in the long run a company's net present value may be affected by future changes in the foreign exchange rate.
ii.Foreign exchange 'economic' risk exposure is a measure of the effect that a change in the exchange rate will have on the value of a company's worth.
iii.Foreign exchange risk implies that every change in the exchange rate will have detrimental effects on the home currency value of a company's foreign currency assets,liabilities and transactions.
iv.A company's board of directors is responsible for establishing policy in relation to the measurement and management of FX risk exposures within the company.
v.If an Australian-based company has a USD 1 million payable and a USD 1 million receivable,both due on 1 July next year,it is not exposed to FX risk.
How many of these statements are true and how many are false?

• A) 1 statement is true and 4 are false
• B) 2 statements are true and 3 are false
• C) 3 statements are true and 2 are false
• D) 4 statements are true and 1 is false

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Definitions:

Exchange Rate

The price of one country’s currency in terms of another currency.

Inflation Rate

The tempo at which the universal price levels of goods and services advance, impairing the ability to buy.

Finnish Security

A financial investment like stocks, bonds, or other assets originating from Finland or issued by Finnish entities.

Real Rate

The real rate is the rate of interest an investor expects to receive after allowing for inflation, essentially reflecting the real cost of funds to the borrower and the real yield to the lender.