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Also assume that a U.S. exporter denominates its Swiss exports in Swiss francs and expects to receive SF250,000 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

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Answer:

The question is missing some key features such the relevant forward rates which are found in the attached complete question:

The correct option is D,$ 255,750.00

Step-by-step explanation:

The forward rate agreement stipulate that one Swiss Franc would be exchanged for $1.0230 in one year's time,if the forward rate agreement is settled for the value of SF 250,000 worth of export in a year' s time is calculated as below:

value of SF 250,000=250,000*$1.0230=$255,750.00

As a result, the correct options out of the multiple choices provided as found in the attached is option D with $ 255,750.00 as the worth of SF 250,000 using one year forward rate of $1.0230

Also assume that a U.S. exporter denominates its Swiss exports in Swiss francs and-example-1
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