Data For Study Problems 17.1 Through 17.6

The Data For Study Problems17 1through17 6are Given In the Following T

The data for Study Problems 17-1 through 17-6 are given in the following table:

  • Canada—Dollar: Spot 0.8395 USD per CAD
  • Japan—Yen: Spot 0.004781 USD per Yen
  • Switzerland—Franc: Spot -1. (Spot exchange rates)

An American business needs to pay:

  1. 10,000 Canadian dollars
  2. 2 million yen
  3. 50,000 Swiss francs

What are the dollar payments to the respective countries?

Additionally, the data covers:

  • Payment of $10,000 to Japan, Switzerland, and Canada, respectively. How much in local currencies do these suppliers receive?
  • You own $10,000. The yen rate in Tokyo is 216.6743. Is arbitrage profit possible given the exchange rates? Set up an arbitrage scheme with your capital and compute the potential gain or loss in dollars.

Paper For Above instruction

Foreign exchange rates play a vital role in international trade and finance, influencing cross-border payments, investment decisions, and arbitrage opportunities. This paper explores the complexities of exchange rate calculations for various currencies, analyzing how American businesses can manage currency conversions to optimize costs and profits, and how arbitrage opportunities can be exploited when discrepancies occur in currency rates across markets.

The initial analysis focuses on the conversion of specific foreign currency payments into U.S. dollars, as well as the reverse—transforming dollar payments into local currencies. By understanding current spot exchange rates, businesses can accurately estimate their financial obligations and returns in international transactions. This process demonstrates the importance of precise currency conversion in global commerce, avoiding overpayment or underpayment and ensuring profitability.

Specifically, the first problem involves calculating the dollar amounts an American company must pay to foreign businesses in Canada, Japan, and Switzerland. Given the current spot exchange rates of 0.8395 USD/CAD, 0.004781 USD/Yen, and the Swiss franc rate (which, although not clearly provided here, would typically be used similarly), the respective dollar payments are computed as follows:

  • Canadian Payment: 10,000 CAD × 0.8395 USD/CAD = $8,395
  • Yen Payment: 2,000,000 Yen × 0.004781 USD/Yen = $9,562
  • Swiss Franc Payment: 50,000 CHF × (Swiss franc rate) = (calculated based on current rate)

In the second scenario, an American company paying $10,000, $15,000, and $20,000 respectively to Japan, Switzerland, and Canada will have the recipients receive amounts in their local currencies. The conversions depend on the current spot rates:

  • Japan: $10,000 / 0.004781 USD/Yen ≈ 2,091,691 Yen
  • Switzerland: $15,000 / (CHF rate) ≈ amount in Francs
  • Canada: $20,000 / 0.8395 USD/CAD ≈ 23,836 CAD

The third problem involves arbitrage opportunities. Suppose you own $10,000. The yen rate in Tokyo is 216.6743 Yen/USD, and the USD/Yen rate in New York is known. Arbitrage profits exist if there’s a discrepancy between these rates. By setting up an arbitrage scheme—converting dollars into Yen in Tokyo, then converting Yen back to dollars in New York—you can determine potential profits.

For example, converting $10,000 in Tokyo yields 10,000 × 216.6743 Yen = 2,166,743 Yen. If the USD/Yen rate in New York is different, say, the inverse of 0.004781 USD/Yen, profits can be realized by exploiting the rate differential. The calculation involves comparing the amount of Yen bought with dollars to the amount obtained when converting Yen back at the New York rate, thereby revealing arbitrage profit or loss.

These examples underscore the importance of accurate exchange rate data and vigilant market analysis in international finance. They demonstrate that fluctuations or discrepancies in rates across markets can be used strategically to generate profits through arbitrage, but also pose risks if rates shift unexpectedly.

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