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The International Finance Discussion Papers logo links to the International Finance Discussion Papers home page Expected and Predicted Realignments: The FF/DM Exchange Rated During the EMS
Andrew K. Rose and Lars E. O. Svensson
1991-395  (April 1991)

Abstract:  An empirical model of time-varying realignment risk in an exchange rate target zone is developed. Expected rates of devaluation are estimated as the difference between interest rate differentials and estimated expected rates of depreciation within the exchange rate band, using French Franc/Deutsche Mark data during the European Monetary System. The behavior of estimated expected rates of depreciation accord well with the theoretical model of Bertola-Svensson (1990). We are also able to predict actual realignments with some success.

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