Company MAUMBA, an international exporter, faces currency exchange rate risk due to fluctuations in the foreign exchange
Question:
Company MAUMBA, an international exporter, faces currency exchange rate risk due to
fluctuations in the foreign exchange market. They have a significant portion of their revenue
denominated in a foreign currency, and exchange rate movements can impact their
profitability. To mitigate this risk, they consider using financial instruments for hedging.
REQUIRED:
a Identify two types of financial instruments that Company MAUMBA can use to hedge
against currency exchange rate risk. Provide a brief explanation of each.
b Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using forward contracts versus
currency options for hedging currency exchange rate risk
c Assuming Company XYZ decides to use forward contracts, explain how they can
determine the appropriate hedging amount and the optimal time to enter into the
contracts