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''FX swaps | ''FX swaps''. | ||
The difference between the exchange rates applied to the near leg and the far leg of | The difference between the exchange rates applied to the near leg and the far leg of a foreign exchange (FX) swap. | ||
The definition and pricing of FX swaps are discussed in more detail on the page [[foreign exchange swap]]s. | |||
'''Example''' | |||
<span style="color:#4B0082">'''Example 1: Low side points'''</span> | |||
The spot exchange rate is: | The spot exchange rate is: | ||
GBP 1 = 1. | GBP 1 = 1.3000 - 1.3010 USD. | ||
The | The forward points - also known as the swap points - are 5-8. | ||
The <u>outright</u> forward exchange rate quote is: | The <u>outright</u> forward exchange rate quote is: | ||
GBP 1 = 1. | GBP 1 = 1.3005 - 1.3018 USD. | ||
The pricing of a related FX swap contract would be favourable for the price-taker (compared with | The pricing of a related FX swap contract would be favourable for the price-taker (compared with an outright spot exchange and an outright forward contract) for example as follows. | ||
For a customer selling USD in the near leg and BUYING back a related amount of USD in the far leg. | |||
The swap points would be +5 (because these are the points applying to calculate an outright forward BUYING rate for a client buying USD forward). | |||
The swap points of +5 applied to calculate the differential between the near leg rate and the far leg rate would produce, for example: | The swap points of +5 applied to calculate the differential between the near leg rate and the far leg rate would produce, for example: | ||
NEAR LEG: Sale of USD at rate of USD 1. | NEAR LEG: Sale of USD at rate of USD 1.3000 per 1 GBP. | ||
FAR LEG: Buying USD at a rate of USD 1.3005 per 1 GBP. | |||
The selling rate of USD 1.3000 in the Near leg is better for the price taker, compared with the outright spot selling rate of USD 1.3010 per 1 GBP. | |||
(The customer pays away fewer USD in the near leg, per 1 GBP received.) | |||
2 | <span style="color:#4B0082">'''Example 2: High side points'''</span> | ||
For a | For a customer buying USD in the near leg and SELLING back a related amount of USD in the far leg. | ||
The swap points would be +8 (because these are the points applying to calculate an outright forward SELLING rate for a client selling USD forward). | The swap points would be +8 (because these are the points applying to calculate an outright forward SELLING rate for a client selling USD forward). | ||
The swap points of +8 applied to calculate the differential between the near leg rate and the far leg rate would produce, for example: | The swap points of +8 applied to calculate the differential between the near leg rate and the far leg rate would produce, for example: | ||
NEAR LEG: Buying USD at rate of USD 1. | NEAR LEG: Buying USD at rate of USD 1.3010 per 1 GBP. | ||
FAR LEG: Selling USD at a rate of USD 1.3018 per 1 GBP. | |||
The buying rate of USD 1.3010 in the Near leg is better for the price taker, compared with the outright spot buying rate of USD 1.3000 per 1 GBP. | |||
(The price taker RECEIVES more USD in the near leg, per GBP 1 paid away.) | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[ | * [[Cross-currency interest rate swap]] | ||
* [[Far leg]] | * [[Far leg]] | ||
* [[Forward points]] | * [[Forward points]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Foreign exchange swap]] | ||
* [[Near leg]] | * [[Near leg]] | ||
* [[Points]] | |||
* [[Swap rate]] | * [[Swap rate]] | ||
== Student article == | |||
[[Media:2017_03_Mar_Forward_thinking_and_Forward_points.pdf| Forward thinking - swap points and forward points]] | |||
[[Category:Financial_management]] | |||
[[Category:Manage_risks]] | [[Category:Manage_risks]] | ||
[[Category:Cash_management]] | [[Category:Cash_management]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:02, 3 December 2017
FX swaps.
The difference between the exchange rates applied to the near leg and the far leg of a foreign exchange (FX) swap.
The definition and pricing of FX swaps are discussed in more detail on the page foreign exchange swaps.
Example 1: Low side points
The spot exchange rate is:
GBP 1 = 1.3000 - 1.3010 USD.
The forward points - also known as the swap points - are 5-8.
The outright forward exchange rate quote is:
GBP 1 = 1.3005 - 1.3018 USD.
The pricing of a related FX swap contract would be favourable for the price-taker (compared with an outright spot exchange and an outright forward contract) for example as follows.
For a customer selling USD in the near leg and BUYING back a related amount of USD in the far leg.
The swap points would be +5 (because these are the points applying to calculate an outright forward BUYING rate for a client buying USD forward).
The swap points of +5 applied to calculate the differential between the near leg rate and the far leg rate would produce, for example:
NEAR LEG: Sale of USD at rate of USD 1.3000 per 1 GBP.
FAR LEG: Buying USD at a rate of USD 1.3005 per 1 GBP.
The selling rate of USD 1.3000 in the Near leg is better for the price taker, compared with the outright spot selling rate of USD 1.3010 per 1 GBP.
(The customer pays away fewer USD in the near leg, per 1 GBP received.)
Example 2: High side points
For a customer buying USD in the near leg and SELLING back a related amount of USD in the far leg.
The swap points would be +8 (because these are the points applying to calculate an outright forward SELLING rate for a client selling USD forward).
The swap points of +8 applied to calculate the differential between the near leg rate and the far leg rate would produce, for example:
NEAR LEG: Buying USD at rate of USD 1.3010 per 1 GBP.
FAR LEG: Selling USD at a rate of USD 1.3018 per 1 GBP.
The buying rate of USD 1.3010 in the Near leg is better for the price taker, compared with the outright spot buying rate of USD 1.3000 per 1 GBP.
(The price taker RECEIVES more USD in the near leg, per GBP 1 paid away.)
See also
- Cross-currency interest rate swap
- Far leg
- Forward points
- Foreign exchange swap
- Near leg
- Points
- Swap rate
