1. The Swiss franc (CHF) is currently trading in the spot market at $0.5800/CHF. The 180-day forward rate is $0.5743/CHF. The U.S. Treasury bill rate for 180 days is 3.1 percent in the United States. What do you expect is the 180-day Swiss government security rate? Why?
2. Using the currency calculator at the following Web site, calculate the foreign currency equivalent of $100 (U.S.) in terms of British pounds, Swiss francs, Canadian dollars, and Japanese yen. Print out the computer screen with the conversions and turn in your answers to your instructor. (https://www.xe.com/ucc)