Forecasting the Real Exchange Rate using a Long Span of Data. A Rematch: Linear vs Nonlinear
This paper deals with the nonlinear modeling and forecasting of the dollar-sterling real exchange rate using a long span of data. Our contribution is threefold. First, we provide significant evidence of smooth transition dynamics in the series by employing a battery of recently developed in-sample statistical tests. Second, we investigate the small sample properties of several evaluation measures for comparing recursive forecasts when one of the competing models is nonlinear. Finally, we run a forecasting race for the post-Bretton Woods era between the nonlinear real exchange rate model, the random walk, and the linear autoregressive model. The winner turns out to be the nonlinear model, against the odds.
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2009
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Authors: | Peel, D ; Paya, Ivan ; Pavlidis, E |
Institutions: | Department of Economics, Management School |
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