Question: 1 ) The Singapore dollar U . S . dollar ( S$ / $ ) spot exchange rate is S$ 2 0 / $ ,

1) The Singapore dollarU.S. dollar (S$/$) spot exchange rate is S$20/$, the Canadian dollarU.S. dollar (CD/$) spot rate is CD 8/$, and the Singapore dollar-Canadian dollar spot exchange rate is S$ 2.60/CD.
a) Figure out the correct cross exchange rate for Singapore dollar against Canadian dollar (S$/CD) that eliminates a triangular arbitrage. (20points)
b) You plan to exploit the triangular arbitrage opportunity when you have $1mil. to invest.
i) Given the difference between the spot market exchange rate and the correct cross exchange rate, which currency is overpriced/overvalued on the spot market? Canadian dollar or Singapore dollar? (20points)
ii) How many Singapore dollars can you buy or sell in exchange for Canadian dollars when you exploit the arbitrage opportunity using $1mil.? (20points)
iii) Figure out your profit in U.S. dollars. (20points)

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