Interdependence of foreign exchange markets: A wavelet coherence analysis

C-Tier
Journal: Economic Modeling
Year: 2016
Volume: 55
Issue: C
Pages: 6-14

Authors (4)

Yang, Lu (Shenzhen University) Cai, Xiao Jing (not in RePEc) Zhang, Huimin (not in RePEc) Hamori, Shigeyuki (Yamato University)

Score contribution per author:

0.251 = (α=2.01 / 4 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Based on the wavelet decomposition approach, we study co-movement among foreign exchange markets using the returns of exchange rates (GBP/USD, EUR/USD, and JPY/USD). We focus on the interdependence among returns of exchange rates during the recent global financial crisis and European debt crisis. We use a wavelet analysis because of its ability to decompose signals into high and low frequencies. This approach allows us to study shorter time periods independently of longer time periods. The results reveal strong interdependence between the euro and pound sterling at all frequency bands of scale over the sample period. With regard to the yen–pound pairwise, covariation is localized at high scales. Further, we find that interdependence is more pronounced during crises.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecmode:v:55:y:2016:i:c:p:6-14
Journal Field
General
Author Count
4
Added to Database
2026-01-25