Assume the following information:
U.S deposit rate for 1 year = 11%
U.S. borrowing rate for 1 year = 12%
Swiss deposit rate for 1 year = 8%
Swiss borrowing rate for 1 year = 10%
Swiss forward rate for 1 year = $.40
Swiss franc spot rate = $.39
Also assume that a U.S. exporter denominates its Swiss exports I Swiss francs and expects to receive SF600, 000 in 1 year.
Using the information above, what will be the approximate value of these exports in 1 year in U.S. dollars given that the firm executes a forward hedge? What will be the approximate value of these exports in 1 year in U.S. dollars given that the firm executes a money market hedge?