- Suppose the spot exchange rate for the euro two years ago was $1.25/€, while the spot exchange rate today is $1.20/€. Over the past two years, suppose that inflation in Euroland has been 4% per year, while inflation in the U.S. has been 1% per year. (20%)
- By how much has the euro appreciated or depreciated in nominal terms (i.e., in the market) over the past two years?
Is this correct?
1/1.25=.08EUR 1/1.20=.8334 EUR so .8334-.8/.8= +4.175%