What will be the exchange gain/loss on USD Forward Sale

contract booked at 85.12, and cancelled on maturity at 84.30 INR/USD?

A Exchange gain of 0.82 INR/USD Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

B Exchange loss of 0.82 INR/USD Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

C Exchange gain of 0.82 paise/USD Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

D exchange loss of 0.82 paise/USD Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

A currency forward is a binding contract in the foreign exchange market that locks in the exchange rate for the purchase or sale of a currency on a future date. Book rate = 85.12/USD on maturity got 84.30/USD Loss = 85.12-84.3 = 0.82 INR/USD.

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