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FINANCIAL MARKETS RESEARCH FX talkING March 2012
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8 March 2012
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INGs view on the major bullish and bearish currency themes
The flood of liquidity from G3 central banks has re-kindled fears of a currency war. EM markets are bracing for an inflow of funds, prompting some into more aggressive rate cuts. We doubt the inter-play of G3 currencies will have much impact on broad investment trends, where high yield will still be favoured.
USD/Majors (1 Jan 08=100)

1 60 1 40 1 20 1 00 80 60 08 Stro nger USD 09 1 0 1 1 1 2 JP Y EUR GB P 1 60 1 40 1 20 1 00 80 60
ING FX forecasts
EUR/USD 1M 3M 6M 12M 1.27 1.22 1.22 1.30 EUR/NOK 1M 3M 6M 12M 7.40 7.30 7.60 7.90 USD/RUB 1M 3M 6M 12M
Source: ING
USD/JPY 82 83 85 88 AUD/USD 1.08 1.08 1.05 1.00 USD/BRL 1.78 1.84 1.80 1.75
EUR/GBP 0.82 0.80 0.77 0.75 EUR/CZK 25.3 25.5 25.3 24.9 USD/CNY 6.30 6.27 6.22 6.13
Source: Reuters, ING
EUR/CE4 (1 Jan 08=100)

180 160 140 120 100 80 08 09 10 11 12 $/TRY $/CNY Stronger EM FX $/BRL /PLN 180 160 140 120 100 80
29.7 30.6 31.0 30.9
FX performance
EUR/USD %MoM %YoY 0.6 -4.6 EUR/HUF %MoM %YoY
USD/JPY 6.1 -1.3 EUR/CZK -0.9 2.3
GBP/USD 0.0 -2.1 USD/RUB -2.2 3.5
EUR/NOK -3.0 -4.7 USD/BRL 2.8 7.2
NZD/USD -1.0 11.5 USD/KRW -0.3 -0.2
USD/CAD -0.5 2.2 USD/CNY 0.2 -3.9
0.5 7.9
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March 2012
Developed markets
EUR/USD
Buffeted by cross currents, but EUR should fall
1.60 1.50 1.40 1.30 1.20 Mkt Fwds 1.60 1.50 1.40 1.30 1.20
Current spot: 1.33
The Feds promise of low interest rates and the improving global
growth story retain the dollars status as a funding currency and has provided EUR/USD with a bid during the global equity rally. Not until the Fed is ready to start talking about withdrawing liquidity will the USD start to benefit from strong US data and such a discussion looks unlikely to take place before November elections.
In Europe, the Greek crisis continues to create tail-risks of banking

sector pressure, contagion and EMU break-up. Currently concerns focus on Collective Action Clauses and Greek CDS being triggered. In a few months, the concern will move to Greek adherence to the plan and a possible change in French leadership in April/May.
ING f'cast
1.10 1.10 Jan08 Jul08 Jan09Jul09 Jan10 Jul10 Jan11 Jul11 Jan12Jul12 Jan13
The macro-political story dictates that the EUR should

underperform this year sending EUR/USD to 1.20 this summer.
1M 1.27 (1.326) 3M 1.22 (1.327) 6M 1.22 (1.328) 12M 1.30 (1.330)
ING forecasts (mkt fwd)
Chris Turner, London +44 20 7767 1610
USD/JPY
Major forecast change
110 100 90 80 70 ING f'cast 110 100 90 80 70
Current spot: 81.4
We believe USD/JPY put in a major low at 75.35 last October and

an independent re-pricing of the JPY merits USD/JPY moving to at least 85 even though Fed rates remain anchored near zero. An improvement in the external environment should see Japanese investors start to show renewed interest in foreign asset markets having kept investments close to home in FY10 and FY11. This should show up in strong demand for foreign investment trusts or so called Toshin particularly in April.
Mkt Fwds
At the same time the BoJ is proving a little more aggressive

finally adopting a 1% CPI target and promising another JPY22tr (5% of GDP) in asset purchases this year.
60 60 Jan08 Jul08 Jan09 Jul09 Jan10 Jul10 Jan11 Jul11 Jan12 Jul12 Jan13
Tight fiscal and loose monetary policy plus a current account

surplus slumping to mid-1990s levels are all JPY negative.
1M 82 (81.38) 3M 83 (81.33) 6M 85 (81.23) 12M 88 (80.94)
GBP/USD
More QE from the BoE in May?
2.20 2.00 1.80 1.60 1.40 ING f'cast Mkt Fwds 2.20 2.00 1.80 1.60 1.40
Current spot: 1.58
UK leading indicators have started to turn a little more

constructive, but oil prices are proving a problem. Part of the UK recovery story this year was based on lower inflation and higher disposable income especially in the second half. Yet Iranian tensions look set to keep Brent and headline inflation higher than expected. And scope for the Chancellor to loosen fiscal policy in the 21 March budget seems very limited indeed.
The BoE continues with QE. In February it decided to increase the

size of assets purchased to 325bn from 275bn. This may be raised again in May ahead of the next inflation report and serves as a reminder that the bank rate will be kept at 0.5% into 2013.
EUR weakness could drag GBP/USD to 1.53/55 over coming

months, but UK safe haven status means GBP is a buy on dips.
1M 1.55 (1.580) 3M 1.53 (1.580) 6M 1.58 (1.579) 12M 1.73 (1.576)
Chris Turner, London +44 20 7767 1610 2
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March 2012
EUR/JPY
EUR/JPY should ultimately trade higher
175 155 135 115 95 Mkt Fwds ING f'cast 175 155 135 115 95
Current spot: 107.97
Neither the EUR nor the JPY look particularly attractive this year.
Both have policy rates on the floor and are undertaking exceptional measures to stabilise the banking system and promote lending. Despite recent strong gains in EUR/JPY, the Eurozone still has some major headwinds in the first half of the year. Peripheral Europe looks set to undergo a heavy contraction and Northern Europe seems reluctant to commit to any more bailouts, should peripheral budget deficits prove larger than planned.
A potential positive for EUR/JPY is progress on the Eurozone

firewall ahead of the 20 April G20 summit. EU leaders are discussing merging the EFSF and ESM to create a EUR750bn firewall, which may subsequently trigger increased IMF resources.
By year-end, EUR/JPY should be heading well above 110.

1M 104.1 (108.0) 3M 101.3 (107.9) 6M 103.7 (107.9) 12M 114.4 (107.6)
EUR/GBP
Frustrating stability
1.00 0.95 0.90 0.85 0.80 0.75 ING f'cast Mkt Fwds 1.00 0.95 0.90 0.85 0.80 0.75
Current spot: 0.84
We had expected EUR/GBP to be a lot lower by now. Instead the

UK is struggling to differentiate itself from the Eurozone, in terms of activity at least any way. BoE Governor King, of course, will not mind that. The BoE feels the re-balancing away from domestic demand/non-tradable to the tradable sector requires a weak GBP.
However, the credit crunch is a far larger headwind to the

Eurozone than it is to the UK and the UK economy should start to outperform later this year.
Source: Reuters, ING ING forecasts (mkt fwd) 1M 0.82 (0.839)
At the same time the UK has started to outperform its fiscal

targets and the UKs 5-year sovereign CDS trades comfortably 10bp inside that of Germany. GBP FX reserve weights should be increased this year and we retain sub 0.80 EUR/GBP forecasts.
3M 0.80 (0.840) 6M 0.77 (0.841) 12M 0.75 (0.844)
EUR/CHF
SNB to re-assess monetary policy on 15 March
1.70 1.60 1.50 1.40 1.30 1.20 1.10 ING f'cast Mkt Fwds 1.70 1.60 1.50 1.40 1.30 1.20 1.10
Current spot: 1.21
The SNB meets to discuss monetary policy on 15 March. Leading

the debate will be acting chairman, Thomas Jordan. He looks set to become the permanent replacement to Philip Hildebrand, after a KPMG audit cleared Jordan of any inappropriate FX trading. The SNB will re-assess its 2012 GDP and CPI forecasts of 0.5% and -0.3%, respectively.
Any upward shift in the 1.20 EUR/CHF floor looks unlikely,

following better-than-expected 4Q growth and stubbornly high oil prices. However, the SNB had been expecting EUR/CHF to be rising by now. We think the flood of EUR liquidity from the LTRO may be weighing on EUR/CHF creating the small risk that the SNB counter-acts this by substantially raising CHF sight deposits.
Our flat EUR/CHF profile is subject to upward revisions.

1M 1.20 (1.205) 3M 1.20 (1.204) 6M 1.20 (1.203) 12M 1.20 (1.200)
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March 2012
EUR/NOK
NOK star quality
10.0 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 Mkt Fwds ING f'cast 10.0 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5
Current spot: 7.40
Arguably NOK is superior to all others in the G10 FX space with

respect to the three pillars of Safety, Liquidity & Return delivering all three qualities. This has no doubt helped NOK to be a top performer vs USD year-to-date (6%), taking EUR/NOK to its lowest levels since the start of 2003.
An additional and significant NOK boost comes courtesy of a high

Brent oil price, which at US$120/bbl+ threatens a break above its 1Q11 high. Although NOK positive, a supply-side oil price rally will benefit the krone less than were it demand-side generated.
EUR/NOKs plunge to 7.40 means a test of the 2002 record low of

7.20 is not ruled out. Despite being very stretched on a historical basis, NOKs AAA, oil exporting prowess cannot be beaten. A 14 March rate cut is not out of the question to combat NOK gains.
3M 7.30 (7.43) 6M 7.60 (7.47)) 12M 7.90 (7.53)
1M 7.40 (7.41)
Tom Levinson, London +44 20 7767 8057
EUR/SEK
SEK - too good to be true
12.0 11.5 11.0 10.5 10.0 9.5 9.0 8.5 ING f'cast 12.0 11.5 11.0 10.5 10.0 9.5 9.0 8.5
Current spot: 8.89
4Q GDP confirms the Swedish economy slowed far more in 2H11

than thought, resulting in 2011 growth of 3.9% vs 4.5% forecast. A 0.7% Riksbank forecast for 2012 GDP looks high and our sense is that concern locally on the outlook for spending and the labour market is greater than priced by financial markets. The NIER together with Riksbank doves look for rates to fall to 0.75%.
At times it seems the SEK cannot lose gaining when good EU17
data bodes well for Swedish exports and benefiting from a newly assumed safe-haven status when sovereign stress rises.
Mkt Fwds 8.0 8.0 Jan08 Jul08 Jan09Jul09 Jan10 Jul10 Jan11 Jul11 Jan12Jul12 Jan13
EUR/SEK is historically low. We expect it to base near 8.70 but

end 2012 above 9.00. Perhaps the most negative SEK scenario involves a period of EU17 debt calm, but coming too late for the region to avoid recession, spelling trouble for Swedish exports.
3M 8.70 (8.92) 6M 9.10 (8.95) 12M 9.40 (9.01)
1M 8.80 (8.89)
EUR/DKK
Can DKK stability absent intervention last?
7.48 7.47 7.46 7.45 7.44 7.43 7.42 7.41 ING f'cast Mkt Fwds 7.48 7.47 7.46 7.45 7.44 7.43 7.42 7.41
Current spot: 7.43
Denmarks central bank refrained from intervening in FX markets

for a second consecutive month in February, suggesting that upward pressure on DKK has relented somewhat. Recall that in December it bought DKK18bn of FX and cut interest rates 0.3% to combat a EUR/DKK decline to its lowest level since 2004.
Data on the economy is mixed. 4Q GDP rose only 0.2% QoQ, but
was offset by a revision higher to 3Q11. Consumption rose a decent 1.3% QoQ. Against earlier expectations, Denmark has so far avoided recession while targeted stimulus, like a DKK30bn initiative to help small firm access to funding, should also help.
A good chance of renewed EU17 turmoil and a EUR fall means

DKK appreciation pressure may well return. The 2002-03 low of 7.42 is within easy reach; the 7.30 trading band floor is not.
1M 7.43 (7.434)
3M 7.43 (7.432)
6M 7.42 (7.430)
12M 7.45 (7.424)
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March 2012
USD/CAD
CAD lags but for how long
1.30 1.20 1.10 ING f'cast 1.00 0.90 Mkt Fwds 1.00 0.90 1.30 1.20 1.10
Current spot: 0.99
Despite the attraction of a deep debt market, triple AAA status

and a commodity focus the liquid CAD continues to underperform. For now investors are placing greater emphasis on yield, on which CAD lags commodity rivals like of AUD, NZD and NOK.
At its 8 March meeting the BoC held rates at 1%, but indicated a
slightly more upbeat outlook for growth, including private demand, this year (in Jan it forecast 2012 GDP at 2%). This though was not sufficient to alter its neutral policy stance. Persistent strength of CAD is again referenced, but Canadas trade surplus is its best in three years, helped by auto and energy sectors contributing 15% and 25% of exports respectively.
Should US data momentum continue and oil prices maintain an

upward trajectory, USD/CAD to 0.95 cannot be excluded.
1M 0.99 (0.994) 3M 0.98 (0.995) 6M 1.00 (0.997) 12M 1.02 (1.002)
AUD/USD
Volume surge underlines AUD popularity
1.20 1.10 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 ING f'cast Mkt Fwds 1.20 1.10 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60
Current spot: 0.82
The RBA held rates at 4.25% on 6 March, keeping an easing bias.

A cut by mid-year is highly contingent on the labour market, which has shed jobs in three of the last four months. Core CPI of 2.5% (the centre of a 1-3% target range) means RBA policy flexibility is the envy of the G10. Chinas reduction in its 2012 growth target to 7.5% from 8% will be noted, but not cause undue concern.
A lopsided economy (in favour of the resource sector) and a very

strong AUD are causes for concern. PM Gillard, who last month saw off a leadership challenge, has signalled concern over AUD appreciation. An A$8bn 4Q current a/c deficit, driven by a A$12bn income deficit, underlines AUDs susceptibility to risk aversion.
Recent surveys show AUD volume surging to match GBP and

JPY. Despite AUDs yield advantage, valuation is a big constraint.
1M 1.08 (1.08) 3M 1.08 (1.08) 6M 1.05 (1.05) 12M 1.00 (1.00)
NZD/USD
NZD strength set to scupper rate hike in 2012
1.05 0.95 0.85 0.75 0.65 0.55 Mkt Fwds ING f'cast 1.05 0.95 0.85 0.75 0.65 0.55
Current spot: 0.82
A year on from the Christchurch earthquake, reconstruction is still

to move into full swing. As it does, it will boost growth with upward wage/price pressures possible. For now, with 4Q11 CPI falling sharply to 1.8% YoY from 4.6% and two-year inflation expectations the lowest since 3Q09, the RBNZ is understandably relaxed.
The RBNZ faces difficulty coping with an imbalanced economy.

Although rates of 2.50% remain appropriate, it has scaled back future rate hike projections by almost 75bp for the end of 2013 on the basis of a marked appreciation of NZD and its detrimental impact on the tradable sector.
NZD still offers a decent yield in G10 terms, but its illiquidity
makes it susceptible to any change in the broad risk environment. NZD/USD above 0.90 risks some sort of RBNZ counter measure.
1M 0.83 (0.821)
3M 0.83 (0.818)
6M 0.81 (0.812)
12M 0.78 (0.802)
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March 2012
Emerging markets
EUR/PLN
Consolidating while growth stays OK
5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 5.0 ING f'cast 4.5 Mkt Fwds 4.0 3.5
Current spot: 4.11
Weaker activity data that we expect from March onwards and a

gradual softening of the MPCs current hawkish commentary are the main risks to the sustainability of the recent PLN appreciation trend. Also, after 1H12, the net FDI position could deteriorate, as we expect slower inflows while the expansion of domestic companies might generate outflows.
Large foreign holdings of PLN-denominated bonds combined with

easier access to euro interbank funding makes the zlotys fate more interlinked with the treasury performance. For the next oneto-two quarters growth will remain solid enough, helping with the process of debt issuance.
3.0 3.0 Jan08 Jul08 Jan09 Jul09 Jan10 Jul10 Jan11 Jul11 Jan12 Jul12 Jan13
We anticipate a trendless zloty until mid-year, when a more visible

hit to activity may well push EUR/PLN back towards 4.30.
1M 4.15 (4.12) 3M 4.17 (4.15) 6M 4.30 (4.18) 12M 4.10 (4.25)
Mateusz Szczurek, Rafal Benecki, Warsaw +48 22 820 4698
EUR/HUF
Some progress on NBH law keeps IMF deal hopes alive
340 320 300 280 260 240 ING f'cast Mkt Fwds 340 320 300 280 260 240
Current spot: 293.7
Progress on pre-negotiations leading to a new EU/IMF

programme remains sluggish.
Crucial disagreements regarding the NBH law have visibly

narrowed. Hungary has been backing off in most cases, with the exception of the salary cap, the number of MPC members and the oath that they need to take. For the other contentious items (data protection ombudsman and retirement age of judges), the infringement process has moved into to the next stage.
EUR/HUF started to gain after it could not cross key technical

levels at 286-288. We see high volatility remaining and EUR/HUF can continue its near term rise to the 300 level. But we expect a HUF-supportive IMF agreement to be reached by the end of 2Q. HUF is second only to PLN in its year-to-date gains vs EUR.
3M 290 (297.2) 6M 286 (300.6) 12M 280 (306.5)
1M 300 (294.9)
David Nemeth, Budapest +36 1235 8800
EUR/CZK
CZK likely to return above 25/EUR in short term
30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 Mkt Fwds ING f'cast 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23
Current spot: 24.82
Having temporarily rallied to 24.67/EUR, we have seen the CZKs

recent correction extend over a 3-month horizon, fuelled by a worsening export performance.
After several months of decline, economic sentiment has

stabilised and in February we saw a slight improvement in the Czech PMI from 48.8 to 50.5 albeit consistent with stagnation of economic activity.
However, over the near term we see downside risk to economic

activity. Domestic demand is set to remain weak over coming quarters hence the increasing dependency on exports for growth. This represents a factor of vulnerability (with the downside risk for EU17 economic growth in mind). Over a 3-month horizon we expect the softening of exports and trade balance deterioration.
3M 25.5 (24.8) 6M 25.3 (24.8) 12M 24.9 (24.9)
1M 25.3 (24.8)
Vojtech Benda, Prague +420 257 474 432 6
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March 2012
EUR/RON
Waiting for the next decision?
4.75 4.45 4.15 3.85 3.55 ING f'cast Mkt Fwds 4.75 4.45 4.15 3.85 3.55
Current spot: 4.36
GDP expanded by 2.5% in 2011 but contracted 0.2% in QoQ SA

terms in 4Q11. The Eurozone contraction has not impacted 4Q11 yet and a couple of quarters of contractions remain likely.
On balance, we see NBR rates on hold on 29 March but risks for

another 25bp cut are quite high given the likely decrease in headline and core inflation in February and recent comments from the NBR. With rates already low (rates to 1Y are below 3.5%) and analysts expecting a 25bp cut, such an outcome would probably be neutral for the RON interest and exchange rates.
The president asked the MPs to find the resources to return

wages to levels seen ahead of the 25% cut operated in mid-2010. Most analysts look for some mild fiscal slippages so the market may tolerate such moves.
3M 4.30 (4.39) 6M 4.25 (4.43) 12M 4.25 (4.46)
1M 4.35 (4.37)
Vlad Muscalu, Bucharest +4021 209 1393
EUR/HRK
CNB liquidity management & bond issuance helps HRK
7.80 7.70 7.60 7.50 7.40 7.30 7.20 7.10 ING f'cast Mkt Fwds 7.80 7.70 7.60 7.50 7.40 7.30 7.20 7.10
Current spot: 7.56
Fitch affirmed Croatias rating at BBB- with negative outlook. It

noted positively initial efforts to lower budget spending but stressed that further medium-term fiscal consolidation and structural reforms to boost growth are needed to avoid a downgrade.
A foreign bond may be issued in April according to MinFin. Modest HRK appreciation has been helped by tight CNB liquidity
management and FX-linked sovereign bond issuance (EUR funds partially converted to HRK). The attractiveness of FX-linked bonds increased with the widening spread over Euribor. Improving global risk appetite following the ECB liquidity injection also spurred stronger demand for HRK bonds. HRK appreciation potential is limited by continued corporate FC demand due to deleveraging.
3M 7.57 (7.619) 6M 7.56 (7.631) 12M 7.58 (7.778)
ING forecasts (NDF)
1M 7.57 (7.574)
Elena Ganeva, Sofia +3592 917 6720
EUR/RSD
RSD to remain vulnerable, FX reserves important
120 110 Mkt Fwds 100 90 80 100 90 80 ING f'ca st 120 110
Current spot: 110.6
Despite the fanfare of Serbia winning EU candidate status in

February, the soft Dinar has found little reprieve. EU candidate status means that official EU entry talks may start later in the year. However, as Croatia found out, the difference between starting talks and entering the EU may be seven years.
Instead, the Dinar remains very soft and EUR/RSD continues to

trade above 110. FX reserve data suggests the NBS may have sold as much as EUR500m of its EUR12bn FX reserves in January to stabilise the RSD. FX intervention has prompted criticism in the local press and warns that intervention may be less aggressive after parliamentary elections in May.
A 9% current account deficit and heavy dependence on funding

from peripheral countries suggests RSD suffers this year.
1M 111 (110.6) 3M 112 (110.7) 6M 115 (110.9) 12M 115
ING forecasts (NDF)
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USD/RUB
Is it taking a breath after strong rally?
37.5 35.0 32.5 30.0 27.5 25.0 Mkt NDF ING f'cast 37.5 35.0 32.5 30.0 27.5 25.0
Current spot: 29.4
The RUB rallied in February, successfully testing our 1Q12 target

of 33.30/basket, but now moving back to the 34 level due to some correction in oil prices and sentiment switching to a risk-off mode.
A seasonally-strong C/A surplus, fuelled by rising oil prices, and

the possible moderation in capital outflows forced the CBR to step into the FX-market more actively in February. It bought US$2.8bn in planned interventions the biggest volume since July 2011.
We stick to our view that under current oil prices and gradual
easing in capital outflows the basket may easily test 32.40-32.80 levels in 1H12 barring a scenario of plunging global markets. With the election cycle being over now and no deterioration in stateopposition tensions, the new cabinet structure is the only unknown variable. Yet, we dont think it will hit capital flows.
3M 30.6 (29.7) 6M 31.0 (30.1) 12M 30.9 (30.8)
ING forecasts (NDF)
1M 29.7 (29.5)
Dmitry Polevoy, Moscow +7 495 771 7994
USD/UAH
UAH on stable track ahead of October elections
10 9 8 7 6 5 ING f'cast Mkt NDF 10 9 8 7 6 5
Current spot: 8.02
The relatively small decline in FX reserves by 1.0% MoM in

February should not hamper the ability of the Central Bank to control UAH stability in the near term. Our base case assumes the Central Bank will defend the hryvnia until parliamentary elections in October.
Seasonal factors and the high grain harvest last year will stabilise
the FX market in 1H12 thus reducing the probability of UAH weakness. The risks of UAH devaluation in 4Q12 remain high on the back of an expected negative current account balance and a barely positive capital account.
Source: Reuters, ING ING forecasts (mkt fwd) 1M 8.03 (8.08)
Gradual and controlled UAH depreciation will be the most

preferable strategy for the Central Bank in late 2012 and 2013.
3M 8.03 (8.20) 6M 8.03 (8.49) 12M 8.51 (9.39)
Alexander Pecherytsyn, Kyiv +38 044 2303017
USD/KZT
Still a low-beta play
155 150 145 140 135 130 125 120 ING f'cast Mkt NDF 155 150 145 140 135 130 125 120
Current spot: 148.0
The KZT has been relatively resilient over the last month or so. It
gained from 148.6/USD to 147.60/USD by the end of February before stabilizing at around 148/USD recently.
The Tenge was surprisingly immune to the overall improvement in

risk appetite and rising energy prices, which could have supported the countrys C/A surplus and overall capital flows balance.
Recent data on net FX-reserves is supportive. They grew

US$1.7bn in February to US$34.8bn with a further increase in the National Oil Fund assets from US$45.5bn to US$47.4bn.
The NBK said it will limit REER volatility due to competitiveness

issues, taking into account CIS integration. The latter seems to be the case. By keeping USD/KZT steady the NBK engineered a weaker KZT vs RUB. This should continue to be the case.
3M 146.5 (148.0) 6M 147.5 (148.2) 12M 147 (148.4)
1M 147 (148.0)
Dmitry Polevoy, Russia +7 495 771 7994
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USD/TRY
CBT moves from tight to cautious stance
2.1 Mkt Fwds 1.9 1.7 ING f'cast 1.5 1.3 1.5 1.3 1.9 1.7 2.1
Current spot: 1.78
In February the CBT lowered its O/N lending rate by 1ppt to

11.5% (while keeping 1-week repo-policy rate at 5.75% and O/N borrowing rate at 5%) given the improving international risk appetite and a firmer TRY. The CBTs wording also became more dovish with tight stance replaced with a cautious one.
It is obvious that CBTs easing bias is conditional on TRYs lasting

strength (ie, strong inflows). The pace of reserve accumulation so far doesnt justify a fast easing soon (CBT FX reserves stood at c.US$79.2bn as of 6 March, only US$911m higher YTD). And along with rising oil prices sentiment towards TRY remains weak.
We still think that downside in EUR/USD along with high oil prices
might keep TRY relatively weaker in the near term. But the CBT is likely to remain on guard against excessive moves too.
1M 1.80 (1.79)
3M 1.84 (1.81)
6M 1.82 (1.84)
12M 1.72 (1.90)
Sengl Dadeviren, Istanbul +90 212 329 0752
USD/ZAR
SARB trapped by high inflation, soft growth
11 10 9 8 7 6 Mkt Fwds ING f'cast 11 10 9 8 7 6
Current spot: 7.52
Unlike other EM nations that are easing policy in 2012, the SARB
is somewhat trapped. Cost-push inflation has driven CPI to 6.3% YoY in January and is expected to hold above the SARBs 3-6% CPI target range all year. That means that rate cuts are unlikely and if activity actually surprises on the upside, the market might start to price rate hikes.
Latest activity data tends to support this view. 4Q GDP was better
than expected, private sector credit growth is picking up, as is business confidence.
However, South Africas near 4% current account deficit and high

FX traded volatility prices serve as a reminder that ZAR is highly sensitive to the external environment. Any sharp deterioration in Eurozone sentiment could easily see USD/ZAR trade 8.50 again.
3M 8.00 (7.62) 6M 8.25 (7.72) 12M 8.50 (7.93)
1M 7.50 (7.56)
USD/ILS
Iran is the clear and present danger
4.5 4.2 ING f'cast 3.9 3.6 3.3 Mkt Fwds 3.9 3.6 3.3 4.5 4.2
Current spot: 3.78
The issue of Israel undertaking a unilateral strike on Iran reared

its head following PM Netanyahus visit to Washington. Whether Netanyahu was looking to gain permission for a strike or merely spark more hawkish rhetoric in a US election year remains to be seen. Presumably if there were a strike it would be well in advance of November US Presidential elections.
At present major powers are re-trying negotiations with Iran. EU

sanctions kick in starting in July and G6 powers start renewed talks with Iran in April. That may deter Israel from a unilateral response, but there should be a growing risk premium in ILS.
With inflation under control at 2%, we suspect that Israel, like

other EM will want a weaker currency in a year when world trade growth is slowing. BoI should cut another 25-50bp, hitting ILS.
1M 3.80 (3.78)
3M 3.85 (3.79)
6M 3.90 (3.79)
12M 3.90 (3.81)
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USD/BRL
Focus on fighting abundant liquidity abroad
2.6 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.6 ING f'cast NDFs 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.6
Current spot: 1.78
A less supportive risk appetite environment has hurt the BRL but
the currency is also under pressure due to renewed government efforts to prevent FX strength. Acute IP weakness is seen as direct result of the competitiveness lost due to a strong Real.
Intervention efforts often succeed at triggering a selloff but these

tend to be short-lived. A greater focus on reducing the policy rate, as indicated by the recent bigger-than-expected rate cut, could be more effective however, at reducing the carrys appeal.
FX inflows should remain supportive as Brazil remains dependent

on external financing for longer-term projects, but the risk of additional FX measures and, more importantly, the more dovish CB, heightened materially near-term FX risks, and suggest that the BRL could underperform.
3M 1.84 (1.81) 6M 1.80 (1.84) 12M 1.75 (1.89)
ING forecasts (NDF)
1M 1.78 (1.79)
Gustavo Rangel, New York + 1 646 424 6465
USD/MXN
Locally driven MXN weakness
16.5 15.5 14.5 13.5 12.5 11.5 10.5 Mkt Fwds ING f'cast 16.5 15.5 14.5 13.5 12.5 11.5 10.5
Current spot: 12.79
The USD/MXN was not able to break below the 12.65 despite the
relative improvement in global sentiment, but rather remained stubbornly trading north around the 12.75-12.90. We have identified two local factors behind the MXN tendency towards weaker readings and expect them to prevail.
One, policy incentives are well aligned in favour of a weaker MXN

to cushion headwinds from any external downturn and achieve a more balanced growth story for 2012. Secondly, the MXN tends to depreciate from around the end of 1Q in an election year as local investors diversify risk abroad. Our 2012 projections reflect MXN depreciation of 5%+ vs. USD to 13.7 towards 1 July election.
9.5 9.5 Jan08 Jul08 Jan09 Jul09 Jan10Jul10 Jan11Jul11 Jan12Jul12 Jan13
Risk of a disorderly depreciation is low as fundamentals

remained intact and face no major risk ahead.
1M 13.00 (12.82) 3M 13.45 (12.88) 6M 13.60 (12.98) 12M 13.67 (13.18)
USD/CLP
Balance of risks remains unfavourable for the CLP
700 650 600 550 500 450 ING f'cast NDFs 700 650 600 550 500 450
The CLP selloff over the past week has reduced the risk of FX
intervention noise but we continue to see the balance of risks for the currency as less favourable.
Chile is a major oil importer, and the recent spike in oil prices has
materially dented the countrys terms of trade in recent weeks, and the currency has yet to reflect that deterioration.
Talk of FX intervention should die down now that the USDCLP

has moved further away from the 460-470 range, which is where the currency was trading in January 2011, when BCCh announced its last USD-purchasing programme. The bank is also likely to keep the policy rate unchanged in March, for a second consecutive month. Inflation risks are not negligible while better activity data justifies a relatively neutral towards future rate action.
3M 490 (490) 6M 500 (495) 12M 485 (503)
400 400 Jan08 Jul08 Jan09 Jul09 Jan10 Jul10 Jan11 Jul11 Jan12 Jul12 Jan13 Source: Reuters, ING
ING forecasts (NDF)
1M 490 (487)
Gustavo Rangel, New York + 1 646 424 6465 10
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USD/ARS
Changes to central bank charter calls for caution
6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 ING f'cast NDFs 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5
Current spot: 4.33
The ARS is entering seasonally favourable territory now, while the

governments insistence on draconian measures to prevent FX outflows shows no sign of easing. In fact, changes to the CBs charter currently being promoted by the government in Congress points to further government control over FX flows, stricter regulation of banking credit and the elimination of lingering constraints preventing the Treasury from tapping CB reserves.
At least for the near term, BCRA has enough tools to prevent a
disorderly FX move, as those measures should be successful at curbing FX volatility and at preventing a drop in FX reserves.
But we expect FX pressures to resume eventually as, over time,

the imbalances created by financial repression will become more apparent, taking a toll on economic activity.
ING forecasts (NDF)
1M 4.36 (4.38)
3M 4.46 (4.49)
6M 4.67 (4.69)
12M 4.95 (5.12)
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USD/CNY
Real GDP growth forecast downgrade roils markets
7.00 6.80 6.60 NDFs 6.40 6.20 6.00 Jan09 Jul09 Jan10 Jul10 Jan11 Jul11 Jan12 Jul12 6.40 6.20 6.00 7.00 6.80 6.60
PM Wens downgrade of the 2012 real GDP growth forecast to

7.5% from 8%, the forecast for the previous eight years, raised global growth anxiety. We consider this misplaced. GDP growth averaged 10.4% during the period when the forecast was 8%.
We think the authorities recognise that the rapid growth of the

previous decade was transitory. We expect the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-15) to be associated with endogenous re-balancing, including slower average real growth, regression of the current account surplus to 2% of GDP (3.8% estimated for 2011) and the profit rate to 4% of GDP (11.8% in 2011).
ING f'cast
Official rhetoric on the CNY is that its 4.8% appreciation in 2011

put it close to fair value. Markets are priced for virtually zero appreciation this year (INGF 3.0%).
Source: Bloomberg, ING
1M 6.3500 (6.3498)
3M 6.3300 (6.3680)
6M 6.3000 (6.3755)
12M 6.1700 (6.3828)
Tim Condon, Singapore +65 6232 6020
USD/INR
Oil prices pose a serious risk
52 50 48 46 44 42 40 38 Jan08 Jul08 Jan 09 Jul 09 Jan10 Jul10 Jan11 Jul11 Jan12 ING f'cast NDFs 52 50 48 46 44 42 40 38
Current spot: 48.99
Synchronised liquidity infusion across Euro zone, UK and Japan

coupled with concerted RBI presence in the foreign exchange market has provided substantial support to the INR over the last two months.
However, the 10% surge in crude prices recently amidst

geopolitical uncertainties has become the key risk confronting the INR. Also, global uncertainties are far from over, thereby raising doubts over the sustainability of the strength in INR.
Higher oil prices have further limited the scope for the RBI to
adopt easy monetary policy stance anytime soon. We expect RBI to maintain a pause in the forthcoming meeting. However, tight liquidity conditions may force the RBI to reduce the reserve requirement ratio by 50bp.
3M 51.00 (51.10) 6M 49.50 (51.81) 12M 48.50 (52.98)
1M 50.50 (50.46)
Upasna Bhardwaj, India, +91 22 3309 5718
USD/IDR
IDR An Asian underperformer
13000 12000 11000 10000 9000 8000 ING f'cast NDFs 13000 12000 11000 10000 9000 8000 7000
Current spot: 9138
Bank Indonesia surprised by cutting its policy rates by 25bp in

February. Despite the below-expected February CPI inflation BI remained on hold in March.
We think BI anticipates an inflation spike from oil. The government

is contemplating raising administered fuel prices and BI officials estimate that a proposed 1,500/liter price hike would add as much as 2.4ppt to headline inflation, which could put it above BIs 3.55.5% target.
7000 Jan09 Jul09 Jan10 Jul10 Jan11 Jul11 Jan12 Jul12 Jan13
We think BI operates a low-discretion exchange rate policy that

relies more on markets and less on its balance sheet to absorb pressure from hot money. This makes the IDR an underperformer among Asian FX. In risk-on we expect long-dated government bonds, not the IDR, to be the better trade.
3M 9100 (9210) 6M 9100 (9318) 12M 9100 (9547)
Source: Bloomberg, ING Bank
ING forecasts (NDF)
1M 9100 (9154)
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USD/KRW
KRWs VIX currency status temporarily suspended
1600 1500 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000 ING f'cast NDFs 1600 1500 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000 900
The KRW has long been Asias VIX currency; it outperforms

among Asian FX in risk-on and vice versa. High short-term external debt conferred the VIX status on the KRW.
De-leveraging after the GFC reduced banks short-term external

debt. Anemic domestic demand restrains banks need to finance asset growth by offshore borrowing. And when they borrow, macroprudential policies encourage it to be long term. These have temporarily suspended the KRWs VIX status. We expect it will come back when the credit cycle heats up.
900 Jan09 Jul09 Jan10 Jul10 Jan11 Jul11 Jan12 Jul12 Jan13
The BOKs heavy smoothing/sterilization policy coupled with the

KRWs undervaluation make it, with MYR, SGD and THB, top picks in risk-on. We expect this group to underperform TWD and CNY in risk-off and outperform IDR, INR and PHP.
3M 1120.0 (1126.0) 6M 1120.0 (1131.3) 12M 1120.0 (1138.6)
ING forecasts (NDF)
1M 1120.0 (1121.6)
USD/MYR
BNM-BOJ parallels
3.90 3.70 3.50 3.30 3.10 2.90 ING f'cast NDFs 3.90 3.70 3.50 3.30 3.10 2.90 2.70
We see a parallel between the Bank of Japan and Bank Negara

Malaysia in that both central banks maintain tight monetary conditions to reduce the threat of macro instability from loose fiscal policy. Tight monetary conditions increase the likelihood that a nominal shock like the GFC turns into slower trend real GDP growth. Malaysias RGDP growth fell short of the 6.0% pre-GFC trend rate in seven of eight quarters since 2010.
Because of the monetary policy parallel, the adage never sell a

JGB applies to Malaysian government bonds.
2.70 Jan09 Jul09 Jan10 Jul10 Jan11 Jul11 Jan12 Jul12 Jan13
BNM is a heavy smoother/sterilizer and manages USD/MYR with

an eye on SGD/MYR, which we think it likes in a 2.35-2.45 range (latest 2.40). MYR is in the group we think will outperform in riskon and in risk-off will outperform IDR, INR and PHP.
3M 3.0000 (3.0305) 6M 2.9880 (3.0428) 12M 2.9568 (3.0635)
ING forecasts (NDF)
1M 3.0120 (3.0210)
USD/PHP
The light is green for more BSP rate cuts
50.00 48.00 46.00 44.00 42.00 NDFs 50.00 48.00 46.00 44.00 42.00 40.00
Current spot: 42.65
The BSP, as expected, cut by another 25bp in March. It now has

clawed back the 50bp of hikes of early 2011, which were in response to the rise in headline inflation from the Arab spring oil price increase.
February CPI inflation was 2.7% YoY, the lowest since October
2009 and well below the 3.3% consensus forecast. The dark clouds in the silver lining were the large, oil-related sequential increases in the utilities and transport components.
ING f'cast
The BSP might hike if oil causes inflation to accelerate. However,

we think it will cut further if oil prices dont rise rapidly. We expect long-dated local fixed income rather than the PHP to be the top performing asset in risk-on. A lack of interest rate cover is behind our view that PHP will underperform in risk-off.
3M 42.40 (42.79) 6M 43.25 (42.94) 12M 42.00 (43.12)
ING forecasts (NDF)
1M 42.70 (42.71)
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USD/SGD
High inflation despite the strong Sing $
1.60 1.50 1.40 1.30 1.20 Fwds ING f'cast 1.60 1.50 1.40 1.30 1.20 1.10
January CPI inflation was 4.8% YoY and 0.9% MoM NSA. The
seasonal spike in food prices was expected. However, the large sequential increases in the accommodation, healthcare and education components will keep headline inflation elevated for some time. Core inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 2.6%.
We think the data will worry the MAS. Despite appreciating the
Sing $ by over 8% in 2011 the most in Asia inflation was over 5%. The January CPI data indicated the man in the street thinks inflation is high.
We think the MAS will consider the safest course would be to

maintain policy unchanged in April and we no longer forecast a move to a zero S$-NEER appreciation path. The SGD is among the currencies we expect will outperform in risk-on.
3M 1.2500 (1.2563) 6M 1.2450 (1.2555) 12M 1.2320 (1.2534)
1M 1.2550 (1.2565)
USD/TWD
CBC looking to claw back TWDs appreciation vs. JPY
37.00 35.00 33.00 31.00 29.00 ING f'cast 37.00 35.00 33.00 31.00 29.00 27.00
Current spot: 29.50
We think the BOJs surprise easing in mid-February caught the

CBC by surprise. We view the CBC as targeting JPY/TWD by intervening in USD/TWD. It responds to sudden moves in USD/JPY by stabilizing USD/TWD. This resulted in TWD appreciating against JPY by the same 4% as USD.
We believe the CBC increased accommodation during the 3Q11

panic associated with the US debt ceiling crisis by depreciating TWD vs JPY. We expect it will use USD/JPY stability to claw back TWDs recent appreciation vs JPY (latest 0.3661).
NDFs
Core inflation is negative and headline inflation is near zero.

Taiwan poses a conundrum: the bond market is saying that GDP growth has slowed but real GDP growth looks, if anything, stronger since the GFC. We think deflation has intensified.
3M 29.80 (29.43) 6M 30.00 (29.35) 12M 30.00 (29.15)
ING forecasts (NDF)
1M 29.60 (29.49)
USD/THB
Activity snaps back from the flood damage
38.00 36.00 34.00 32.00 30.00 ING f'cast 28.00 Jan09 Jul09 Jan10 Jul10 Jan11 Jul11 Jan12 Jul12 Jan13 28.00 Fwds 38.00 36.00 34.00 32.00 30.00
Current spot: 30.61
Industrial production continued to snap back from the 4Q11 flood

damage. The contrast with the slow recovery from the GFC illustrates that real shocks are easier to recover from than demand shocks. Producers dont need to worry about being able to sell their output after a supply shock so they quickly restore capacity.
Tight money can turn transitory losses from a real or a demand

shock into permanent ones and slow potential RGDP growth. This may be happening. The fall in NGDP in 4Q11 was the steepest on record, despite the steeper fall in RGDP in the 97-98 Asian crisis.
We think tight BOT monetary policy imparts downside risk to real

GDP growth forecasts and to government bond yield forecasts. We reiterate our 3.20% yearend forecast for the 10-year government bond yield (latest 3.43%).
1M 30.70 (30.69)
3M 30.50 (30.80)
6M 30.00 (30.96)
12M 30.00 (31.24)
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ING foreign exchange forecasts

EUR cross rates Developed FX EUR/USD EUR/JPY EUR/GBP EUR/CHF EUR/NOK EUR/SEK EUR/DKK EUR/CAD EUR/AUD EUR/NZD EMEA EUR/PLN EUR/HUF EUR/CZK EUR/RON EUR/HRK EUR/RSD EUR/RUB EUR/UAH EUR/KZT EUR/TRY EUR/ZAR EUR/ILS Latam EUR/BRL EUR/MXN EUR/CLP EUR/ARS Asia EUR/CNY EUR/HKD EUR/IDR EUR/INR EUR/KRW EUR/MYR EUR/PHP EUR/SGD EUR/TWD EUR/THB
Spot 1.33 108.0 0.84 1.21 7.40 8.89 7.435 1.32 1.25 1.61 4.11 294 24.8 4.36 7.56 111 39.0 10.55 194.5 2.36 9.97 5.01 2.36 16.95 643 5.75
1M 1.27 104 0.82 1.20 7.40 8.80 7.430 1.26 1.18 1.53 4.15 300 25.3 4.35 7.57 111 37.7 10.2 186.7 2.3 9.5 4.8 2.3 16.5 622.3 5.5
3M 1.22 101 0.80 1.20 7.30 8.70 7.425 1.20 1.13 1.47 4.17 290 25.5 4.30 7.57 112 37.3 9.8 178.7 2.2 9.8 4.7 2.2 16.4 597.8 5.4
6M 1.22 104 0.77 1.20 7.60 9.10 7.420 1.22 1.16 1.51 4.30 286 25.3 4.25 7.56 115 37.9 9.8 180.0 2.2 10.1 4.8 2.2 16.6 610.0 5.7
12M USD cross rates 1.30 114 0.75 1.20 7.90 9.40 7.445 1.33 1.30 1.67 4.10 280 24.9 4.25 7.58 115 40.1 11.1 191.1 2.2 11.1 5.1 2.3 17.8 630.5 6.4
Spot
1M
3M
6M
12M
USD/JPY GBP/USD USD/CHF USD/NOK USD/SEK USD/DKK USD/CAD AUD/USD NZD/USD USD/PLN USD/HUF USD/CZK USD/RON USD/HRK USD/RSD USD/RUB USD/UAH USD/KZT USD/TRY USD/ZAR USD/ILS USD/BRL USD/MXN USD/CLP USD/ARS
81.4 1.58 0.91 5.58 6.70 5.606 0.993 1.061 0.823 3.10 221.4 18.7 3.28 5.69 83.4 29.4 8.02 148 1.78 7.52 3.78 1.78 12.79 485 4.33 6.32 7.76 9130 50.17 1117 3.01 42.55 1.25 29.5 30.6
82 1.55 0.94 5.83 6.93 5.85 0.99 1.08 0.83 3.27 236 19.92 3.43 5.96 87.40 29.7 8.03 147 1.80 7.50 3.80 1.78 13.00 490 4.36 6.30 7.76 9100 50.50 1120 3.01 42.7 1.26 29.6 30.7
83 1.53 0.98 5.98 7.13 6.09 0.98 1.08 0.83 3.42 238 20.90 3.52 6.20 91.80 30.6 8.03 146.5 1.84 8.00 3.85 1.84 13.45 490 4.46 6.27 7.76 9100 51.00 1120 3.00 42.4 1.25 29.8 30.5
85 1.58 0.98 6.23 7.46 6.08 1.00 1.05 0.81 3.52 234 20.74 3.48 6.20 94.26 31.0 8.03 147.5 1.82 8.25 3.90 1.80 13.60 500 4.67 6.22 7.76 9100 49.50 1120 2.99 43.25 1.25 30.0 30.0
88 1.73 0.92 6.08 7.23 5.73 1.02 1.00 0.78 3.15 215 19.15 3.27 5.83 88.46 30.9 8.51 147 1.72 8.50 3.90 1.75 13.67 485 4.95 6.13 7.76 9100 48.50 1120 2.96 42.0 1.23 30.0 30.0
8.37 8.0 7.6 7.6 8.0 USD/CNY 10.29 9.9 9.5 9.5 10.1 USD/HKD 11927 11557.0 11102.0 11102.0 11830.0 USD/IDR 66.53 64.1 62.2 60.4 63.1 USD/INR 1481 1422.4 1366.4 1366.4 1456.0 USD/KRW 3.99 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.8 USD/MYR 56.4 54.2 51.7 52.8 54.6 USD/PHP 1.66 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.6 USD/SGD 39.1 37.6 36.4 36.6 39.0 USD/TWD 40.5 39.0 37.2 36.6 39.0 USD/THB
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FX derivatives idea
Using a Butterfly Plus Call Strategy to hedge EUR/RUB upside
Protecting against a RUB sell-off with a nine month options hedge
Spot ref: 38.95. Nine month forward ref: 40.50. Vladimir Putin has just won a third term as Russian President. So far opposition demonstrations have not been large enough to seriously threaten Putins grasp on power. While tensions look set to remain, our base case assumes that politics will not lead to large scale capital flight and that firm oil prices can see the RUB appreciating towards the 32.40/32.80 area against the EUR:RUB basket. Based on our EUR/USD forecasts, that would put EUR/RUB not too far away from current spot levels at the end of the year. But what would happen if opposition demonstrations grew in number and the Putin administration employed far more aggressive measures to crack down on the opposition? We propose an options hedging strategy that protects the corporate with RUB receivables against a sharp sell off in the RUB, but allows the corporate to partially benefit if the RUB continues to strengthen modestly. Strategy: Butterfly Plus Call: All legs in this option structure are nine month maturities and this structure is zero cost. Client buys EUR put/RUB call, strike 39.00 in EUR 10 million notional. Client sells EUR put/RUB call, strike 40.50 in EUR 10 million notional. Client sells EUR call/RUB put, strike 40.50 in EUR 10 million notional. Client buys EUR call/RUB put, strike 42.00 in EUR 20 million notional.
Rationale
This strategy is effectively a butterfly position around a 40.50 EUR/RUB central pair of strikes, with the outer boundaries at 39.00 and 42.00.
Thus the potential maximum cost of this structure is 1.5 RUB big figures. This structure allows the corporate to participate if EUR/RUB spot grinds lower through the year, but limits the worst case rate to sell RUB should political unrest deliver massive capital flight not our base case. The worst case rate to sell RUB would be 43.50 ie, the top strike at 42.00 plus the 1.5 big figure maximum cost of the structure, given spot would be trading away from the 40.50 central strikes.
As an alternative, a corporate could just buy a nine month EUR call/RUB put at 42.00, which would cost 1.07 RUB big figures. The worst
case effective hedge rate then becomes 43.07. Our graph below highlights the relative trade off of using: a) the Butterfly Plus Call strategy, b) purely a 42.00 EUR/RUB call or c) merely hedging at the prevailing forward of 40.50. Chris Turner, London +44 20 7767 1610
For more detailed discussions on corporate FX hedging strategies, prices and other trade specific requirements, please contact in the first instance your local FX Trading and Sales teams or the following; Alexander Schreuder Goedheijt, Fahd El Habti and Michel Hensen, Product Specialists/FX Derivatives FM Sales Amsterdam +31 20 563 8171
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Effective Hedge Rate
44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40 40.5 41 41.5 42 42.5 43 43.5 44 44.5 45 Spot at Expiry Butterfly Plus Call Call Forward
Source: ING
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FINANCIAL MARKETS RESEARCH FX talkING March 2012

USD/Majors (1 Jan 08=100)

Source: Reuters, ING

EUR/CE4 (1 Jan 08=100)

29.7 30.6 31.0 30.9

USD/JPY 6.1 -1.3 EUR/CZK -0.9 2.3

GBP/USD 0.0 -2.1 USD/RUB -2.2 3.5

EUR/NOK -3.0 -4.7 USD/BRL 2.8 7.2

NZD/USD -1.0 11.5 USD/KRW -0.3 -0.2

USD/CAD -0.5 2.2 USD/CNY 0.2 -3.9

Source: Reuters, ING

Current spot: 1.33

In Europe, the Greek crisis continues to create tail-risks of banking

The macro-political story dictates that the EUR should

ING forecasts (mkt fwd)

Chris Turner, London +44 20 7767 1610

Current spot: 81.4

We believe USD/JPY put in a major low at 75.35 last October and

At the same time the BoJ is proving a little more aggressive

Tight fiscal and loose monetary policy plus a current account

ING forecasts (mkt fwd)

Chris Turner, London +44 20 7767 1610

Current spot: 1.58

UK leading indicators have started to turn a little more

The BoE continues with QE. In February it decided to increase the

EUR weakness could drag GBP/USD to 1.53/55 over coming

ING forecasts (mkt fwd)

Chris Turner, London +44 20 7767 1610 2

Current spot: 107.97

A potential positive for EUR/JPY is progress on the Eurozone

By year-end, EUR/JPY should be heading well above 110.

ING forecasts (mkt fwd)

Chris Turner, London +44 20 7767 1610

Current spot: 0.84

We had expected EUR/GBP to be a lot lower by now. Instead the

However, the credit crunch is a far larger headwind to the

At the same time the UK has started to outperform its fiscal

Chris Turner, London +44 20 7767 1610

Current spot: 1.21

The SNB meets to discuss monetary policy on 15 March. Leading

Any upward shift in the 1.20 EUR/CHF floor looks unlikely,

Our flat EUR/CHF profile is subject to upward revisions.

ING forecasts (mkt fwd)

Chris Turner, London +44 20 7767 1610

Current spot: 7.40

Arguably NOK is superior to all others in the G10 FX space with

An additional and significant NOK boost comes courtesy of a high

EUR/NOKs plunge to 7.40 means a test of the 2002 record low of

ING forecasts (mkt fwd)

Tom Levinson, London +44 20 7767 8057

Current spot: 8.89

4Q GDP confirms the Swedish economy slowed far more in 2H11

EUR/SEK is historically low. We expect it to base near 8.70 but

ING forecasts (mkt fwd)

Tom Levinson, London +44 20 7767 8057

Current spot: 7.43

Denmarks central bank refrained from intervening in FX markets

A good chance of renewed EU17 turmoil and a EUR fall means

ING forecasts (mkt fwd)

12M 7.45 (7.424)

Tom Levinson, London +44 20 7767 8057

Current spot: 0.99

Despite the attraction of a deep debt market, triple AAA status