Question: # 2 On 2 1 December 2 0 2 2 , bank A shorts R 2 0 0 million 3 x 6 s at 5

#2 On 21 December 2022, bank A shorts R200 million 3x6s at 5.95%. The 6-month deposit rate is 6.07%. Calculate
the following:
(a) the dates of the near and far legs of the FRA;
(b) calculate how much the bank would gain or lose if the 6-month deposit rate increased from 6.07% to 6.17%
and the 3-month deposit rate decreased by 5 bps;
(c) Assuming the FRA settles in advance, calculate the payoff/settlement due to the bank if 3-month JIBAR
resets at 5.15%.
 #2 On 21 December 2022, bank A shorts R200 million 3x6s

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