Explain the relationship between coupon rate and the yield to maturity?

The coupon rate is the fixed annual interest payment a bondholder receives based on the bond's face value, while the yield to maturity (YTM) represents the total return anticipated on a bond if held until its maturity, factoring in the bond's current market price, coupon payments, and time to maturity. When a bond's market price is below its face value, the YTM is higher than the coupon rate, indicating a better return for investors. Conversely, if the bond's market price is above its face value, the YTM is lower than the coupon rate. Therefore, the relationship between the two is inversely related to the bond's market price.