B.2.3 Example 3
We continue with Example 1, but add on the following new parameters:
Table B-58 Example 3
Contract Type | Value |
---|---|
Barrier type |
Single Knock In |
Barrier |
52 INR/USD |
Option Style |
Digital |
Rebate |
20 EUR |
Expiration Style |
European |
Barrier Window Start Date |
01-Sep-2003 |
Barrier Window End Date |
01-Nov-2003 |
If any time during 01-Sep-2003 and 01-Nov-2003, the spot rate touches or crosses 52 INR/SD, this option comes into effect (get knocked in). Now, if on 31-Dec-2003, the spot rate is equal to or greater than 50 INR/USD (the strike price), the seller of the option pays a fixed amount of 500 EUR to Options Bank. If the spot rate is below 50 INR/USD on31-Dec-2003, the option expires worthless.
If the above option never comes into existence because of the spot rate never touching 52 INR/USD between 01-Sep-2003 and 01-Nov-2003, then a rebate amount of 20 EUR are paid to Options Bank by the seller of the option.
Parent topic: Examples of Different Types of Exotic Currency Options