In: Finance
Assume that a bank has assets located in Germany worth €210
million earning an average of 9 percent. It also holds €130 in
liabilities and pays an average of 7 percent per year. The current
spot rate is €1.50 for $1. If the exchange rate at the end of the
year is €2.00 for $1:
a. What happened to the dollar? Did it appreciate
or depreciate against the euro (€)?
b. What is the effect of the exchange rate change
on the net interest margin (interest received minus interest paid)
in dollars from its foreign assets and liabilities?
c. What is the effect of the exchange rate change
on the value of the assets and liabilities in dollars?