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How Well the Ringgit-Yen Rate Fits the Non-linear Smooth Transition Autoregressive and Linear Autoregressive Models

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Liew Khim Sen (Universiti Putra Malaysia)
Ahmad Zubaidi Baharumshah (Universiti Putra Malaysia)

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This study compares the forecasting performance between Smooth Transition Autoregressive (STAR) non-linear model and the conventional linear Autoregressive (AR) time series model using the simple random walk (SRW) model as the standard reference model. To accomplish this objective, quarterly frequency exchange rate data, which is well known for its non-linear adjustment towards purchasing power parity equilibrium path is employed. The empirical results suggest that both the STAR and AR models exceed or match the performance of SRW model based mean absolute forecast error (MAFE) mean absolute percentage forecast error (MAPFE) and mean square forecast error (RMSFE). The results also show that the STAR model outperform the AR model, its linear competitor. This is consistent with the emerging line of research that emphasised the importance of allowing non-linearity in the adjustment of exchange rate toward its long run equilibrium.

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Keywords: Autoregressive Smooth Transition Autoregressive non-linear time series forecasting accuracy

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C6 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods and Programming
D5 - Microeconomics - - General Equilibrium and Disequilibrium
D9 - Microeconomics - - Intertemporal Choice and Growth

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  1. Liew Khim Sen & Ahmad Zubaidi Baharumshah & Choo Wei Chong & Habshah Midi, 2003. "A Non-parametric Bootstrap Simulation Study in ESTAR (1) Model," GE, Growth, Math methods 0307005, EconWPA. [Downloadable!]
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