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Variance‐ratio Statistics and High‐frequency Data: Testing for Changes in Intraday Volatility Patterns

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  • Torben G. Andersen
  • Tim Bollerslev
  • Ashish Das

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Variance‐ratio tests are routinely employed to assess the variation in return volatility over time and across markets. However, such tests are not statistically robust and can be seriously misleading within a high‐frequency context. We develop improved inference procedures using a Fourier Flexible Form regression framework. The practical significance is illustrated through tests for changes in the FX intraday volatility pattern following the removal of trading restrictions in Tokyo. Contrary to earlier evidence, we find nodiscernible changes outside of the Tokyo lunch period. We ascribe the difference to the fragile finite‐sample inference of conventional variance‐ratio procedures and a single outlier.

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  • Torben G. Andersen & Tim Bollerslev & Ashish Das, 2001. "Variance‐ratio Statistics and High‐frequency Data: Testing for Changes in Intraday Volatility Patterns," Journal of Finance, American Finance Association, vol. 56(1), pages 305-327, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jfinan:v:56:y:2001:i:1:p:305-327
    DOI: 10.1111/0022-1082.00326
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