问题如下:
Based on the table, the 6-month forward rate in 1.5 years is closest to:
选项:
A.1.65%.
B.5.06%.
C.2.53%.
D.6.87%.
解释:
C is correct.
考点:Forward rate.
解析:
首先计算2-year spot rate:N=4;PV=-94.9323; PMT=0; FV=100; CPT I/Y=1.3086%. 2-year spot rate=2.6172%;
计算forward rate:
, f(2.0)=2.53%
请问为什么是用2年的Spot rate跟1.5年的Spot rate来计算forward rate in 1.5 years,而不是用1.5年的Spot rate跟1年的Spot rate来计算?这个forward rate in 1.5 years要怎么理解?