1. The export price of a Toyota 4Runner is ¥3,686,400, the exchange rate is ¥115.20/$, the forecast for U.S. inflation is 2.2% and for Japanese inflation is 0.0%. What is the export price of the 4Runner at the beginning of the year in US$?
$24,508.04
$32,000.00
$32,528.03
$32,704.05
2. The export price of a Toyota 4Runner is ¥3,686,400, the exchange rate is ¥115.20/$, the forecast for U.S. inflation is 2.2% and for Japanese inflation is 0.0%. Assuming purchasing power parity holds, what is the exchange rate at the end of the year?
¥112.67/$
¥112.72/$
¥115.20/$
¥117.73/$
3. The export price of a Toyota 4Runner is ¥3,686,400, the exchange rate is ¥115.20/$, the forecast for U.S. inflation is 2.2% and for Japanese inflation is 0.0%. Assuming 100% pass-through, what is the dollar price of an 4Runner at the end of the year?
$24,508.04
$32,000.00
$32,528.03
$32,704.05
4. The export price of a Toyota 4Runner is ¥3,686,400, the exchange rate is ¥115.20/$, the forecast for U.S. inflation is 2.2% and for Japanese inflation is 0.0%. Assuming 75% pass-through, what is the dollar price of an 4Runner at the end of the year?
$24,508.04
$32,000.00
$32,528.03
$32,704.05
5. The treasurer of a Dutch company operating in Thailand considers a one-year bank loan of $350,000 (US) with an interest rate of 8.885% (dollar based). The current spot rate is B42.84/$ and a local loan in Thai Baht (B) would carry a rate of 14%. Expected inflation rates are 4.5% and 2.2% in Thailand and the United States, respectively, for the coming year. According to purchasing power parity, what is the effective cost of funds in Thai baht terms?
9.0%
11.5%
12.5%
14.0%
6. The treasurer of a Dutch company operating in Thailand considers a one-year bank loan of $350,000 (US) with an interest rate of 8.885% (dollar based). The current spot rate is B42.84/$ and a local loan in Thai Baht (B) would carry a rate of 14%. Expected inflation rates are 4.5% and 2.2% in Thailand and the United States, respectively, for the coming year. If Thailand devalues the baht by 5%, what is the effective cost of funds in Thai baht terms?
8.30%
9.00%
11.50%
12.50%
7. With $2,000,000 to invest, a spot rate of 71.635kr/$, a three-month forward rate of 72.9127kr/$, an expected spot of 70kr/$, a US$ three-month interest rate of 4.80%, and an Icelandic krona three-month interest rate of 12.020%, using uncovered interest arbitrage, can a position yield a return in excess of 4%?
No, it is not possible.
Yes, the yield is 4.21%
Yes, the yield is 4.80%
Yes, the yield is 5.41%