KZP Co, whose home currency is the dollar, trades regularly with customers in a number of different countries. The compa
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KZP Co, whose home currency is the dollar, trades regularly with customers in a number of different countries. The compa
company expects to receive €1,200,000 in six months' time from a foreign customer. Current exchange rates in the home country of KZP Co are as follows: Spot exchange rate: 4.1780-4-2080 euros per $ Six-month forward exchange rate: 4-2302-4:2606 euros per $ Twelve-month forward exchange rate: 4.2825-4-3132 euros per $ Required: Calculate the loss or gain compared to its current dollar value which KZP Co will incur by taking out a forward exchange contract on the future euro receipt, and explain why taking out a forward exchange contract may be preferred by KZP Co to not hedging the future euro receipt. (7 marks)
KZP Co, whose home currency is the dollar, trades regularly with customers in a number of different countries. The