The Spot and 30?day Forward Rates for the Dutch Guilder

question 8

Multiple Choice

The spot and 30?day forward rates for the Dutch guilder are $.3075 and $.3120, respectively. The guilder is said to be selling at a forward

• A) premium of 16.83%
• B) premium of 17.56%
• C) discount of 6.39%
• D) discount of 15.10%

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