If the spot rate of the Israeli shekel is 5.51 shekels per dollar and the 180-day forward rate is 5.97 shekels per dollar, then the forward rate for the Israeli shekel is selling at a ________________ to the spot rate.
A. premium of 8%
B. premium of 18%
C. discount of 18%
D. discount of 8%
E. premium of 16%