Knowing that the absolute exchange rate and trends in changing exchange rates can dramatically impact the firm’s profitability, the chief financial officer (CFO) has asked you for a white paper to help determine the best location for outsourcing your product’s manufacturing.
plus calculations, that covers the following topics:
In lay terminology and using no quotes, describe what exchange rates are.
Why are exchange rates important to a firm’s CFO, investors, and customers?
Describe and explain at least 3 causes of changing exchange rates.
Assume the following in your calculations:
The current U.S. manufacturing cost is $10/unit.
Current exchange rates |
Current quotes, including freight and other product, transportation, tariff, and insurance costs |
|
Mexico |
$1 = 12.392 pesos |
150 pesos |
Japan |
$1 = 83.6184 yen |
800 yen |
China |
$1 = 6.65891 yuan |
68.5 yuan |
India |
$1 = 45.23 rupees |
440 rupees |