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