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a) Assuming triangular arbitrage is not possible and exchange rates are priced efficiently, use the following quotes to determine the percentage change in the NZD against the JPY.
Today |
1 year ago |
|
AUD NZD |
1.0362 |
1.0965 |
AUD JPY |
71.85 |
74.65 |
b) You have the following quotes from three different banks:
Big Time Bank |
71.85 JPY AUD |
Fack Bank |
0.9601 AUD NZD |
Trusty Bank |
69.99 JPY NZD |
If you can buy or sell at the given quotes, how much profit can you make using AUD $1 000 000. Clearly show each of your trades and give your profit in AUD.