Multiple Choice
Assume that interest rate parity holds. The U.S. five-year interest rate is 5 percent annualized, and the Mexican five-year interest rate is 8 percent annualized. Today's spot rate of the Mexican peso is $.20. What is the approximate five-year forecast of the peso's spot rate if the five-year forward rate is used as a forecast?
A) $.131
B) $.226
C) $.262
D) $.140
E) $.174
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