Diamond Bank expects that the Singapore dollar will depreciate against the dollar from its spot rate of $.43 to $.39 in 60 days. The following interbank lending and borrowing rates exist:

Lending Rate Borrowing Rate

U.S. dollar 7.0% 7.2%

Singapore dollar 22.0% 24.0%

Diamond Bank considers borrowing 15 million Singapore dollars in the interbank market and investing the funds in dollars for 60 days. Estimate theprofits (or losses) that could be earned from this strategy. Should Diamond Bank pursue this strategy?