- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 2. Economics
- Learning Module 8. Exchange Rate Calculations
- Subject 2. Forward Rate Calculations
CFA Practice Question
A ______ exists when the ______ is higher than the spot rate.
B. discount; futures rate
C. premium; forward rate
A. discount; forward rate
B. discount; futures rate
C. premium; forward rate
Correct Answer: C
For example, if the one-month forward exchange rate is $:CNY (Chinese currency) = 6.3100 and the spot rate is $:CNY = 6.2935 then the dollar quotes with a premium of CNY0.0065.
User Contributed Comments 3
User | Comment |
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Shaan23 | The dollar would quote at a premium but the chinese would be at a discount. |
maryprz14 | 6.3100 - 6.2935 = 0.0156? |
myron | check your math @maryprz14: it is 0.0165. |