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When the Walk Is Not Random: Commodity Prices and Exchange Rates

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  • Emanuel Kohlscheen

    (Bank for International Settlements)

  • Fernando Avalos

    (Bank for International Settlements)

  • Andreas Schrimpf

    (Bank for International Settlements)

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We show that there is a distinct commodity-related driver of exchange rate movements, even at fairly high frequencies. Commodity prices predict exchange rate movements of eleven commodity-exporting countries in an in-sample panel setting for horizons up to two months. We also find evidence of systematic (pseudo) out-of-sample predictability, overturning the results of Meese and Rogoff (1983): information embedded in our country-specific commodity price indexes clearly helps to improve upon the predictive accuracy of the random walk in the majority of countries. We further show that the link between commodity prices and exchange rates is not driven by changes in global risk appetite or carry.

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  • Emanuel Kohlscheen & Fernando Avalos & Andreas Schrimpf, 2017. "When the Walk Is Not Random: Commodity Prices and Exchange Rates," International Journal of Central Banking, International Journal of Central Banking, vol. 13(2), pages 121-158, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ijc:ijcjou:y:2017:q:2:a:4
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