Exercise 2. Express or approximate the following quantities in terms of zero coupon

bond prices.

1. The LIBOR rate for the period [2; 3].

2. The forward rate f0(5). Explain (no proof needed) your approximations.

3. The par coupon rate for a 5 year coupon bond with semi annual coupons.

Exercise 2. Express or approximate the following quantities in terms of zero coupon bond prices. 1. The LIBOR rate for the period [2,3]. 2. The forward rate fo(5). Explain (no proof needed) your approximations. 3. The par coupon rate for a 5 year coupon bond with semi annual coupons. Exercise 2. Express or approximate the following quantities in terms of zero coupon bond prices. 1. The LIBOR rate for the period [2,3]. 2. The forward rate fo(5). Explain (no proof needed) your approximations. 3. The par coupon rate for a 5 year coupon bond with semi annual coupons