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Hedging Currency Risk with Seagull Options for a New Zealand Scrap Metal Exporter

Background A New Zealand-based exporter specializes in scrap metal shipments to the Philippines. Anticipating receipts of USD 3,000,000.00 over the next 4 months, the current cost rate is set at 0.6100. However, the exporter remains open to renegotiating pricing terms if the NZD/USD exchange rate surpasses 0.6300. Conversely, concerns arise regarding potential depreciation of the […]

Currency Risk Management for a New Zealand Importer of Exotic Fruits from South-East Asia

A New Zealand importer specializes in the seasonal business of importing exotic fruits from South-East Asia and India. Anticipating invoices totaling USD 2,500,000 for fruit imports from South-East Asia in 6 months’ time, the current favorable NZD to USD exchange rate of 0.6500 poses a dilemma. There’s a concern that the NZD might weaken against the USD, potentially increasing the cost of imports.