Assume that implied volatilities from equity option prices display a volatility skew and that implied vols from currency option prices display a volatility
smile. Which of the following statements about option price implied volatility curves are true?
I. The implied volatility of a deep out-of-the-money equity put option is higher than that of a deep-in-the-money equity put.
II. The implied volatility of a deep out-of-the-money equity call option is higher than that of an at-the-money equity call option.
III. The implied volatility of a deep in-the-money currency call option cannot be the same as that of a deep in-the-money currency put option.
IV. The implied volatility of a deep out-of-the-money currency call option is higher than that of an at-the-money currency call option.
A. I and III only
B. I and IV only
C. II and III only
D. II and IV