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Basic Question 5 of 14

Assume AUD:USD is 1.0717 and the one-month forward rate is quoted as -0.72%. The AUD:USD one-month forward rate is ______.

A. 1.0645
B. 1.06398
C. 1.0794

User Contributed Comments 4

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Omosewa Can someone please explain why this solution is different from that in question 2?
Maxfit This is based on a percentage change, whereas the one in question 2 is based on a 'point change'.
vatsal92 And in question 2 it's a negative value.
Kennyk11 Thank you Omosewa for asking that, thought the same thing :p
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Learning Outcome Statements

explain the arbitrage relationship between spot and forward exchange rates and interest rates, calculate a forward rate using points or in percentage terms, and interpret a forward discount or premium

CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 1, Module 8.