Foreign Exchange (forex): Trading Stock Valuations

FOREIGN EXCHANGE SCENARIO

This fact sheet deals with the translation of trading stock values assuming the taxpayer has not chosen to use an average rate of exchange for foreign currency amounts

 Classic Cars orders and pays US$3,000 for gearboxes from its supplier. The effect of the terms of the contract is such that these items become Classic Car’s stock on hand when payment of the items is made. These items remained on hand at year’s end. The exchange rate on 1 May 2004 is A$1.00 = US$0.50. On 30 June 2004, the market selling value of these gearboxes is US$3,100. The replacement value is also US$3,100. The exchange rate on 30 June 2004 is A$1.00 = US$0.60.

The exchange rate to use is the rate prevailing on 1 May 2004.
The translated value is A$6,000.
The exchange rate to use is the rate prevailing on 30 June 2004.
The translated value is A$5,167
 The exchange rate to use is the rate prevailing on 30 June 2004.
The translated value is A$5,167.