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The spot rate for the Singapore dollar is £0.320 and the 30-day forward rate is £0.325. At what discount or premium is Singapore dollar selling?
Solution:
Spot Rate: 1 Singapore dollar = .320
Forward Rate: 1 Singapore dollar = .325
Hence is depreciating and trading at discount, this can be understood as at present we have to pay .320 for $1 but at 1 month forward we have to pay 0.325 for $1 it means we have to pay more to buy $1 hence is depreciating.
Annualised depreciation on = [(Spot - Forward) *12 *100] /( Forward *n)
Annualised depreciation on = [(0.320 - 0.325) *12 *100] /( 0.325 *1)
Annualised depreciation on = [( - 0.005) *12 *100] /( 0.325 *1)
Annualised depreciation on = 6 /0.325
Annualised depreciation on = 18.46%