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U.S. deposit rate for 1 year = 11%
U.S. borrowing rate for 1 year = 12%
New Zealand deposit rate for 1 year = 8%
New Zealand borrowing rate for 1 year = 10%
New Zealand dollar forward rate for 1 year = $.40/NZ$
New Zealand dollar spot rate = $.39/NZ$
Also assume that a U.S. exporter denominates its New Zealand exports in NZ$ and expects to receive NZ$600,000 in 1 year. You are a consultant for this firm.
Using the information above, what will be the approximate value of these exports in 1 year in U.S. dollars given that the firm executes a money market hedge?
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Answer:
We will Borrow in New Zealand Amount equivalent to NZ600,000 in future which is
= 600,000 / 1.1 = NZ$ 545,454.55
Now we have to deposit this amount in US for a spot rate of $.39/NZ$
=> 545454.55 *.39 = 212727.27
Now we calculate the,value of this investment after 1 year = 212727.27 (1+.11) = 236,127.27
=> Approx.Value of export in US$ = $236127.27
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