LO1 3. Forward Exchange Rates Use the information in Table 18.2 to answer the following questions:

a. What is the six-month forward rate for the Japanese yen in yen per U.S. dollar? Is the yen selling at a premium or a discount? Explain.

b. What is the three-month forward rate for the Australian dollar in U.S. dollars per Australian dollar? Is the dollar selling at a premium or a discount? Explain.

c. What do you think will happen to the value of the dollar relative to the yen and the Australian dollar, based on the information in the table? Explain.