Chapter 02 · Section 2.1

Fall In Exchange Rates

Suppose that Victor expected a strong fall in the exchange rate.

What kind of option would he purchase?

A DM call option gives the holder the right to buy a certain quantity of DM at a specified rate (exercise price) quoted on US$. A DM put option gives the holder theright to sell a certain quantity of DM at a specified rate (exercise price) quoted on US$.