The Turkisk lira (TL) was officially devalued by the Turkish government in February 2001 during a severe political and economic crisis. The Turkish government announced on February 21st that the lira would be devalued by 20 %. The spot exchange rate on February 20th was TL 65,000 divided by $. a. What was the exchange rate after devaluation? b. What was the percentage change after falling to TL 95,000 divided by $ on February 24, three days after the devaluation?
Spot rate, February 20, 20xx (TL/$) | 65000 |
Turkish government announces a devaluation of | -20.00% |
Spot rate, February 24, 20xx (TL/$) | 95000 |
a) | |
a. What was the exchange rate after devaluation? | |
Spot rate after devaluation = 65000 / (1+ -20%) | 81250 |
b. What was percentage change after falling to TL95,000/$? | |
Percentage change from initial value =(65000-95000)/95000 | -31.58% |
Percentage change from "devalued" value = (81250-95000)/95000 | -14.47% |
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