A simple model and Its application in the valuation of eleven main real exchange rates

Zhang, Zhibai (2012): A simple model and Its application in the valuation of eleven main real exchange rates. Published in: International Research Journal of Finance and Economics No. 97 (September 2012): pp. 55-59.

Abstract

A simple currency valuation model is given. The model is based on the Penn effect but reduces the uncertainty of the econometric specification that the Penn effect and many other models have. I use the model to valuate eleven main currencies’ bilateral real exchange rate against the US dollar from 1980 to 2010. In the model finding, a seeming convergence phenomenon is found.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Equilibrium exchange rate; Absolute purchasing power parity; Penn effect; Chinese renminbi
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F4 - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance > F41 - Open Economy Macroeconomics; F - International Economics > F3 - International Finance > F31 - Foreign Exchange

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