In: Finance
| Month | Asset A returns | Asset B returns | Asset C returns | 
| 1 | -4.0% | 11.0% | 15.5% | 
| 2 | 1.5% | 6.0% | 14.5% | 
| 3 | -1.5% | -7.0% | -9.5% | 
| 4 | 7.0% | 7.5% | 12.5% | 
| 5 | 2.0% | -3.5% | 22.5% | 
| 6 | 6.5% | -6.5% | -11.0% | 
| 7 | -2.5% | 13.5% | 19.0% | 
| 8 | 3.5% | 9.0% | 20.0% | 
| 9 | 4.5% | 9.0% | -24.0% | 
| 10 | 1.5% | 11.5% | 13.0% | 
| 11 | -4.5% | -4.5% | 17.0% | 
| 12 | 5.0% | -2.5% | -15.5% | 
1) In Excel, calculate the standard deviation of each asset using the approach. ( DO NOT Use of the Excel stdev or related function )
2) In Excel, calculate the average return of each asset using the approach. ( DO NOT Use of the Excel avg or related function )
3) In Excel, calculate the covariance between the A and B assets. ( DO NOT Use of the Excel covar or related function)
4) In Excel, calculate the covariance between the A and C assets. ( DO NOT Use of the Excel covar or related function )
5) In Excel, calculate the covariance between the B and C assets. ( DO NOT Use of the Excel covar or related function)