Math Problem Statement
Consider the following returns: Period United States United Kingdom Exchange Rate 1 10% 5% $3 2 15% -5% 2.5 3 -5% 15% 2.5 4 12% 8% 2 5 6% 10% 1.5 6 2.5 Note that the exchange rate is stated as beginning of period dollars for pounds. What is the average return in each market from the point of view of a US investor and of a UK investor
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Foreign Exchange Calculations
Investment Returns
Average Return
Formulas
R_US^UK = (1 + R_UK) × (E_{t-1} / E_t) - 1
R_UK^US = (1 + R_US) × (E_t / E_{t-1}) - 1
Theorems
Average Return Theorem
Currency Conversion Impact on Returns
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate level (Finance or Economics)
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