Market Risk Problem 1 - Calculate VaR using Parametric approach
Assume that the profit/loss distribution for XYZ is normally distributed with an annual mean of $15 million and a standard deviation of $10 million. Calculate the VaR at the 95% and 99% confidence levels using a parametric approach. Given Data Distribution : Normal. Mean ( μ \mu μ ) : $15 million (annual). Standard deviation ( σ \sigma σ ) : $10 million (annual). Confidence levels : 95% ( z = 1.645 z = 1.645 z = 1.645 ). 99% ( z = 2.33 z = 2.33 z = 2.33 ). Formula for VaR The parametric VaR formula is: VaR = ∣ z ∣ ⋅ σ − μ \text{VaR} = |z| \cdot \sigma - \mu VaR = ∣ z ∣ ⋅ σ − μ ∣ z ∣ |z| ∣ z ∣ : z-score corresponding to the confidence level. σ \sigma σ : Standard deviation (risk/volatility). μ \mu μ : Mean (expected gain/loss). Step-by-Step Calculations 1. VaR at 95% Confidence Level ( z = 1.645 z = 1.645 z = 1.645 ) VaR 95 = ∣ 1.645 ∣ ⋅ 10 − 15 \text{VaR}_{95} = |1.645| \cdot 10 - 15 VaR 95 = ∣1.645∣ ⋅ 10 − 15 VaR 95 = 16.45 − 15 = 1.45 million . \text{VaR}_{95} = 16.45 -...