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Forward cross-rates in German terms

Compute 30-, 90-, and 180-day forward cross exchange rates between German mark and Swiss franc by utilizing the most recent quotations.  Specify forward cross-rates in “German” terms.

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The formulas which is used are:

FN(DM/SF) = FN($/SF)/FN($/DM)

or

FN(DM/SF) = FN(SF/$)/FN(DM/$).

The top formula which uses the American term forward exchange rates are:

F30(DM/SF)   = .6408/.5246 = 1.2215 

F90(DM/SF)   = .6453/.5270 = 1.2245

F180(DM/SF)  = .6518/.5307 = 1.2282

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