Problem
Using the data from the par curve below, compute the zero-coupon spot curve rates (BEY). You may use the matrix algebra function that I showed you but you need to be able to understand the algebra behind the calculation as shown in the text. Round % to 4 decimal places.
| Period | 
Years | 
 Par Yield (BEY) 
 | 
 Spot Yield (BEY) 
 | 
| 1 | 
.5 | 
  | 
2.0000% | 
| 2 | 
1.0 | 
2.10% | 
  | 
| 3 | 
1.5 | 
2.25% | 
  | 
| 4 | 
2.0 | 
2.45% | 
  | 
| 5 | 
2.5 | 
2.60% | 
  | 
| 6 | 
3.0 | 
2.65% | 
  |