In its trading portfolio, a U.S. FI is long 20 million worth of pound FX forward contracts

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In its trading portfolio, a U.S. FI is long ₤20 million worth of pound FX forward contracts and has sold €40 million of euro FX forward contracts that mature in one year. The current exchange rate of dollars for pounds is $1.5625 and the exchange rate of euros for pounds is $1.25 at the daily close. The shift risk factor (i.e., standard deviation) for level 1 risk factor is 5 percent, for level II risk factor for pounds is 8 percent, and for level II risk factors for euros is 12 percent. Using the risk factors listed in Table 15-8, calculate the market risk capital charge on these securities. Exchange Rate
The value of one currency for the purpose of conversion to another. Exchange Rate means on any day, for purposes of determining the Dollar Equivalent of any currency other than Dollars, the rate at which such currency may be exchanged into Dollars...
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Financial Institutions Management A Risk Management Approach

ISBN: 978-0071051590

8th edition

Authors: Marcia Cornett, Patricia McGraw, Anthony Saunders

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