Forecasting Performance of Exponential Smooth Transition Autoregressive Exchange Rate Models

This paper compares the forecasting performance of the Smooth Transition Autoregressive (STAR) model with the conventional linear Autoregressive (AR) and Simple Random Walk (SRW) models. The empirical analysis was conducted using quarterly data for the yen-based currencies of six major East Asian c...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Zubaidi, Baharumshah, Liew, Venus Khim-Sen
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Language:English
Published: Springer Science + Business Media, Inc. 2006
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spelling unimas-185952017-11-27T06:33:33Z http://ir.unimas.my/18595/ Forecasting Performance of Exponential Smooth Transition Autoregressive Exchange Rate Models Ahmad Zubaidi, Baharumshah Liew, Venus Khim-Sen HB Economic Theory This paper compares the forecasting performance of the Smooth Transition Autoregressive (STAR) model with the conventional linear Autoregressive (AR) and Simple Random Walk (SRW) models. The empirical analysis was conducted using quarterly data for the yen-based currencies of six major East Asian countries. We discovered strong evidence on nonlinear mean reversion in deviation from purchasing power parity (PPP). The results suggest that both the STAR and AR models outperform or at least match the performance of the SRW model. The results also show that the STAR model outperforms the AR model, its linear competitor in a 14-quarter forecast horizon. This finding is consistent with the emerging line of research that emphasizes the importance of allowing nonlinearity in the adjustment of exchange rate. Springer Science + Business Media, Inc. 2006 Article PeerReviewed text en http://ir.unimas.my/18595/7/Forecasting%20Performance%20of%20Exponential%20%28abstract%29.pdf Ahmad Zubaidi, Baharumshah and Liew, Venus Khim-Sen (2006) Forecasting Performance of Exponential Smooth Transition Autoregressive Exchange Rate Models. Open economies review, 17 (2). pp. 235-251. ISSN 0923-7992 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11079-006-6812-7
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Ahmad Zubaidi, Baharumshah
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Forecasting Performance of Exponential Smooth Transition Autoregressive Exchange Rate Models
description This paper compares the forecasting performance of the Smooth Transition Autoregressive (STAR) model with the conventional linear Autoregressive (AR) and Simple Random Walk (SRW) models. The empirical analysis was conducted using quarterly data for the yen-based currencies of six major East Asian countries. We discovered strong evidence on nonlinear mean reversion in deviation from purchasing power parity (PPP). The results suggest that both the STAR and AR models outperform or at least match the performance of the SRW model. The results also show that the STAR model outperforms the AR model, its linear competitor in a 14-quarter forecast horizon. This finding is consistent with the emerging line of research that emphasizes the importance of allowing nonlinearity in the adjustment of exchange rate.
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author Ahmad Zubaidi, Baharumshah
Liew, Venus Khim-Sen
author_facet Ahmad Zubaidi, Baharumshah
Liew, Venus Khim-Sen
author_sort Ahmad Zubaidi, Baharumshah
title Forecasting Performance of Exponential Smooth Transition Autoregressive Exchange Rate Models
title_short Forecasting Performance of Exponential Smooth Transition Autoregressive Exchange Rate Models
title_full Forecasting Performance of Exponential Smooth Transition Autoregressive Exchange Rate Models
title_fullStr Forecasting Performance of Exponential Smooth Transition Autoregressive Exchange Rate Models
title_full_unstemmed Forecasting Performance of Exponential Smooth Transition Autoregressive Exchange Rate Models
title_sort forecasting performance of exponential smooth transition autoregressive exchange rate models
publisher Springer Science + Business Media, Inc.
publishDate 2006
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