International Money

Covered Interest Parity Forward

Estimate a forward exchange quote under frictionless covered interest parity.

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  1. Enter spot domestic units per foreign unit, domestic simple annual rate (%), foreign simple annual rate (%), year fraction.
  2. Choose a display currency, then select Calculate. Results also update after a brief pause while you edit.
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Formula and method

Forward=spot×(1+domestic rate×time)/(1+foreign rate×time).

Assumptions and limitations

Simple rates, matching currencies and maturity; no basis, collateral, funding restrictions or transaction costs.

Worked example

With spot domestic units per foreign unit = 1.2, domestic simple annual rate (%) = 5, foreign simple annual rate (%) = 3, year fraction = 1, parity forward quote is approximately 1.223301.

What the result means

Estimate a forward exchange quote under frictionless covered interest parity.

Common questions

How should I interpret parity forward quote?

Estimate a forward exchange quote under frictionless covered interest parity.

What should I check before using this result?

Simple rates, matching currencies and maturity; no basis, collateral, funding restrictions or transaction costs.

Methodology and transparency

Calculation specification reviewed on 2026-10-14. Mathematical implementation is tested against independent reference fixtures. This does not imply review by a licensed financial professional. Read the testing and precision policy.