Q. a) A Latvian Industry expects to receive JPY 1.36 billion in 6 months. It is worried that the JPY (Japanese Yen) might decline against the EUR (which it expects to remain stable vis-à-vis (face to face) Lat). Explain how could the Industry hedge its exposure with futures? Please be specific (numbers). Explain how could it hedge its exposure with options? (here you can stay generic/conceptual)

b) Please calculate the approx. value and duration of a (continuously compounded) and a maturity that corresponds to your birthday in 2014. Following, coupon payment dates correspond to your birthdays from now to 2014, with the resp. second annual coupon payment falling exactly in between your birthdays. Please show your calculations.

c) Explain how would the bond price change if the yield increased to 5.6%? Use the concept for Duration to answer this question. Explain how does the issue of duration relate to our subject of futures and options?