Question 2.
A
zero-coupon bill issued by the UK government with a face value of
2000 pounds and matures in 3 months is currently trading at 1950
pounds. A similar bill, issued by the Swedish government has a face
value of 100,000 Skr is selling at 96,000 Skr. Assume the British
pound is currently trading at 12 Skr. Given this information, at
what value, approximately, does the market believe the pound will
trade at in 3 months’ time, assuming uncovered interest parity
holds. Work this out the nearest 3 decimal points.
Show and explain your work.