Currency Hedging Fc3204
1. **Problem Statement:**
Elan, a multinational pharmaceutical company, is evaluating an export sale of 1,630 million Indonesian rupiah (Rp). The current spot exchange rate is Rp9450/$, and the 90-day forward rate is Rp9920/$. The company wants to analyze how much it will receive in U.S. dollars in 90 days without a hedge under different expected spot rates.
2. **Formula Used:**
To convert rupiah to U.S. dollars, use the formula:
$$\text{USD amount} = \frac{\text{Rupiah amount}}{\text{Exchange rate (Rp/USD)}}$$
3. **Part 1: Expected spot rate in 90 days = Rp9450/$**
Calculate the USD amount:
$$\frac{1,630,000,000}{9,450} = 172,486.77$$
So, Elan will receive $172,486.77 without a hedge.
4. **Part 2: Expected spot rate in 90 days = Rp10,230/$**
Calculate the USD amount:
$$\frac{1,630,000,000}{10,230} \approx 159,335.29$$
So, Elan will receive approximately $159,335.29 without a hedge.
5. **Part 3: Expected spot rate in 90 days = Rp9920/$**
Calculate the USD amount:
$$\frac{1,630,000,000}{9,920} \approx 164,315.73$$
So, Elan will receive approximately $164,315.73 without a hedge.
6. **Interpretation:**
- If the rupiah weakens (lower Rp/USD), Elan receives more USD.
- If the rupiah strengthens (higher Rp/USD), Elan receives fewer USD.
- The forward rate of Rp9920/$ locks in $164,315.73, which is less than the current spot conversion but protects against currency risk.
**Final answers:**
- Part 1: $172,486.77
- Part 2: $159,335.29
- Part 3: $164,315.73