Assume that on November 1, the spot rate of the British pound was $1.58 and the price on a December futures contract was $1.59. Assume that the pound depreciated during November so that by November 30 it was worth $1.51.
a. What do you think happened to the futures price over the month of November? Why?
b. If you had known that this would occur, would you have purchased or sold a December futures contract in pounds on November 1? Explain.