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问题如下:
Based on the data in Exhibits 1 and 2, the mark-to-market value for Nexran’s forward position related to the oil field construction equipment order is closest to:选项:
A.USD874,000. B.USD877,674. C.USD871,690.解释:
SolutionC is correct.
Nexran sold EUR20 million forward to the settlement date at 1.1716 (USD/EUR).
To mark the position to market, Nexran offsets the forward transaction by buying EUR 20 million six months forward to the settlement date.
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For the offsetting forward contract, because the EUR is the base currency in the USD/EUR quote, buying EUR forward means paying the offer for both the spot rate and forward points.
The all-in six-month forward rate is calculated as 1.1243 + 0.0036 = 1.1279 USD/EUR.
This rate gives a net cash flow on settlement day of EUR20,000,000 × (1.1716 – 1.1279) USD/EUR = 20,000,000 × 0.0437 = USD874,000. (This amount is a cash inflow because the EUR depreciated against the USD.)
To determine the mark-to-market value of the original forward position, calculate the present value of the USD cash inflow using the six-month USD discount rate: USD874,000/[1 + 0.0053(180/360)] = USD871,690.
A is incorrect. The present value of the cash flow was not calculated (step 4 of calculation).
B is incorrect. The cash flow was calculated using the bid rate instead of the offer rate.
The all-in six-month forward rate = 1.1241 + 0.0035 = 1.1276
This gives a net cash flow on settlement day of 20,000,000EUR × (1.1716 – 1.1276) USD/EUR = USD880,000, and the present value is calculated as USD880,000/[1 + 0.0053(180/360)] = USD877,674.