Global financial cycles and exchange rate forecast: A factor analysis

Ibrahim D. Raheem

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Abstract

This study applies portfolio balance theory in forecasting exchange rate. The study further argues for the need to account for the role of Global Financial Cycle (GFCy). As such, the first stage of the analysis is estimate a GFCy model and obtain the idiosyncratic shock. Next, we use the results in the first stage as a predictor for exchange rate. The study builds dataset for 20 advanced and emerging countries from 1990Q1-2017Q2. Among other things, there are three important results to note. First, our approach to forecast exchange rate is able to beat the benchmark random walk model. Second, the best prediction is made at short term forecasting horizons, i.e. 1 and 4 quarters forecast ahead. Third, the performance of the early sample size outweighs that of the late sample size.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S81-S92
Number of pages12
JournalBorsa Istanbul Review
Volume20
Early online date23 Jun 2020
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Exchange rate
  • Factor models
  • Forecasting
  • Global financial cycle

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