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Management · Q45

International Finance and Treasury

Graduate and Post Graduate · Management · question 45

Q45

The forward exchange rate __________

A.
is the rate today for exchanging one currency for another for immediate delivery
B.
is the rate today for exchanging one currency for another at a specific future date
Answer
C.
is the rate today for exchanging one currency for another at a specific location on a specific future date
D.
is the rate today for exchanging one currency for another at a specific location for immediate delivery

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The forward exchange rate is the rate today for exchanging one currency for another at a specific future date. Forward exchange rate is the exchange rate at which a party is willing to enter into a contract to receive or deliver a currency at some future date.