Bank of Maldives expects that Maldives Rufiyaa (MVR) will appreciate against Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) from its spot rate of 5.50 to 5.70 in 45 days. The following annual interbank lending and borrowing rates exist:
Country
Lending Rate
Borrowing Rate
Maldives
10.70%
11.50%
Bangladesh
5.50%
6.50%
Assume Bank of Maldives has a borrowing capacity of either 1 million MVR or 5 million BDT in the interbank market, depending on which currency it wants to borrow. How could Bank of Maldives attempt to capitalize on its expectations without using deposited funds? Estimate the profits that could be generated from this strategy.(Show all necessary calculations and the steps in this speculation strategy).
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