Forecasting Performance of Exponential Smooth Transition Autoregressive Exchange Rate Models

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

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Abstract

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.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: autoregressive, smooth transition autoregressive, nonlinear time series, forecasting accuracy, unimas, university, universiti, Borneo, Malaysia, Sarawak, Kuching, Samarahan, ipta, education, research, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Divisions: Academic Faculties, Institutes and Centres > Faculty of Economics and Business
Faculties, Institutes, Centres > Faculty of Economics and Business
Depositing User: Ab Rahim
Date Deposited: 27 Nov 2017 06:33
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2017 06:33
URI: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/18595

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