Estudos recentes em séries temporais direcionam-se àquelas que apresentam característica de longa dependência, ou seja, séries temporais nas quais a dependência entre observações distantes não é desprezível. Neste trabalho, analisamos o modelo ARFIN!A(p, d,q ), para dE (0,0;0,5), que apresenta a. característica de longa dependência. Como estimativas para o grau de diferenciação d consideramos os estimadores obtidos através da função periodograma, da função periodograma suavizado e da função de máxima verossimilhança sugerida por Whittle, comparando a variância e o erro quadrático médio destes estimadores através de diversas simulações. / Recent work on time series analysis is concerned with the property of long mcmory, that is, time series in which the dependence between distant observations is not negligible. In this work we analyzc the ARF I .NI A(p, d, q) model, for d E (0.0; 0.5), that has the property of long memory. We consider estimators for the degree of differencing d based on the perioclogram function, on the smoothed periodogram function , anel on the maximum likelihood function suggested by Whittle. Through several simulations we compare the variance anel the mean squared error for these estimators.

Conforme diversos artigos, as sequênncias de DNA apresentam longa dependência, isto é, mesmo para tempos bastante distantes entre si, a correlação entre as variáveis aleatórias é não desprezível. Neste trabalho, verificamos se esta longa dependência pode ser explicada pelos processos auto-regressivos médias móveis fracionariamente integráveis (ARFIMA(p; d; q)), através da análise de diversas sequências de DNA em todos os domínios da vida. Para estimar o parâmetro de diferenciação d utilizamos os seguintes métodos de estimação: semiparamétrico baseado na equação de regressão linear utilizando a função periodograma, em versão clássica e robusta; o da máxima verossimilhança (ver Fox e Taqqu, 1986), utilizando a aproximação sugerida por Whittle (1953) e o método semiparamétrico R/S(n), proposto por Hurst (1951). O objetivo principal deste trabalho é analisar o método da análise de flutuações destendenciadas ("Detrended Fluctuation Analysis" - DFA), pro- posto por Peng et al. (1994). Este método é estabelecido como uma importante ferramenta para detectar longa dependência em séries temporais não estacionárias. Descrevemos o método DFA e analisamos sua consistência e distribuição assintótica como um estimador para o parâmetro fracionário d. / In the literature it is stated that the DNA sequences present the long- range dependence property. In this work, we analyze this long dependence property in view of the autoregressive moving average fractionally integrated ARFIMA (p; d; q) processes through the analysis of several DNA sequences in all life domain. For estimating the fractional parameter d we consider the following estimation methods: the semiparametric regression method based on the periodogram function, in both classical and robust version; the maximum likelihood method (see Fox and Taqqu, 1986), by considering the approximation suggested by Whittle (1953) and the semiparametric R/S(n) method, proposed by Hurst (1951). The main goal of this work is to consider the detrended °uctuation analysis (DFA), proposed by Peng et al. (1994). This is a well known method for analyzing the long-range dependence in non-stationary time series. In this work we describe the DFA method and we prove its consistency and its asymptotic distribution as an estimator for the fractional parameter d.

Neste trabalho analisamos processos de longa dependência com parâmetro fracionário variando no tempo. Estes processos exibem dois comportamentos de longa dependência distintos: até uma certa observação k, o parâmetro de longa dependência do processo tem valor A partir da observação k + 1, este parâmetro assume um valor d(2). Propomos neste trabalho um estimador para localizar o ponto de mudança de regime k. Apresentamos simulações de Monte Cario para as estimações dos parâmetros k, (i(1) e 5 = d(2) - d(1). / In this work we analyze long memory processes with fractional parameter varying in time. These processes show two long memory behaviors: until a certain observation k, the fractional parameter of the process has d(1) value. From the observation fc + 1, this parameter takes the ri(2) value. In this work we propose an estimator to locate the regime-change point k. We present Monte Cario simulations for estimation of the parameters k, ri(1) and = ^(2) _ (^(1).

This thesis consists of three studies which cover topics in the trading volume-market return volatility linkage, stock market return-aggregate mutual fund flow relationship as well as market return volatility-aggregate mutual fund flow interaction. Chapter 2 investigates the issue of volume-volatility linkage in the US market for the period 1990-2012 (S&P 500) and 1992-2012 (Dow Jones). We construct four sub-samples depending on three different structural points (the Asian Financial Crisis, the Dot-Com Bubble and the 2007 Financial Crisis). By employing univariate and bivariate GARCH processes, we find positive (negative) bidirectional linkages between these two aforementioned variables in various cases of the estimation, while a mixed one is observed in the remainder of these cases. Chapter 3 examines the issue of temporal ordering of the range-based stock market return (S&P 500 index) and aggregate mutual fund flow in the U.S. market for the period 1998-2012. We construct nine sub-samples represented by three fundamental cases of the whole data set. In addition, we take into consideration three essential indicators when splitting the whole data set, which are the 2000 Dot-Com Bubble, the 2007 Financial Crisis as well as the 2009 European Sovereign Debt Crisis. We examine the dynamics of the return-flow interaction by employing bivariate VAR model with various specifications of GARCH approach. Our principal findings display a bidirectional mixed feedback between stock market return and aggregate mutual fund flow for the majority of the sub-samples obtained. Nevertheless, we provide limited evidence of a positive bi-directional causality between return and flow. Chapter 4 investigates the dynamic relation between S&P 500 return volatility and U.S. aggregate mutual fund flow for the period spanning between 1998 and 2012. We assess the dynamics of the volatility-flow linkage by employing a bivariate VAR model with the GARCH approach which allows for long memory in the mean and the variance equations. In addition to the sub-samples obtained in chapter 3, we generate two measurements of volatility. Our baseline results indicate a variety of bidirectional mixed causalities between market return volatility and aggregate mutual fund flow in several sub-samples. In addition, we observe a negative/positive bi-directional relationship between volatility and flow in the rest of the sub-periods. Summarizing, a range of our findings are in line with the empirical underpinnings that most likely predict a significant linkage between the aforementioned variables. Finally, most of the bidirectional effects are found to be quite robust to the dynamics of the various GARCH processes employed in this thesis.

在本篇文章中，我們採用長期記憶模型來估計S&P500、Nasdaq100和Dow Jones Industrial Index三個股票指數期貨的日收盤價的風險值。為了更準確地計算風險值，本文採用常態分配、t分配以及偏斜t分配來做模型估計以及風險值之計算。有鑒於大多數探討風險值的文獻只考慮買入部位的風險，本研究除了估計買入部位的風險值，也估計放空部位的風險值，以期更能全面性地估算風險。實證結果顯示，ARFIMA-FIGARCH模型配合偏斜t分配較其他兩種分配更能精確地估算樣本內的風險值。基於ARFIMA-FIGARCH模型配合偏斜t分配在樣本內風險值計算的優異表現，我們利用此模型搭配來實際求算樣本外風險值。結果如同樣本內風險值一般，ARFIMA-FIGARCH模型配合偏斜t分配在樣本外也有相當好的風險預測能力。 / In this thesis, we estimate Value-at-Risk (VaR) for daily closing price of three stock index futures contracts, S&P500, Nasdaq100, and Dow Jones, using the double long memory models. Due to the existence of a long-term persistence characterized in our data, the ARFIMA-FIGARCH models are used to compute the VaR. In order to investigate better, three kinds of density distributions, normal, Student-t, and skewed Student-t distributions, are used for estimating models and computing the VaR. In addition to the VaR for the long trading positions which most researches focus on to date, the VaR for the short trading positions are calculated as well in this study. From the empirical results we show that for the three stock index futures, the ARFIMA-FIGARCH models with skewed Student-t distribution perform better in computing in-sample VaR both in long and short trading positions than symmetric models and has a quite excellent performance in forecasting out-of-sample VaR as well.

The thesis deal with long-memory processes which are defined by several ways. The main concern is dedicated to ARFIMA model, to its basic properties and its application. Next, graphical, semiparametric and parametric estimation methods of ARFIMA parameters are described in detail. Five selected R packages are introduced that are suitable for modeling long-memory processes. We discuss their basic functions with description of input arguments and output. Finally, the application of the packages on real data is discussed according to results of~each function. Data sample comes from the Nile River and represents its yearly minimal water levels. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)

Thesis (Ph.D. (Statistics)) -- University of Limpopo, 2022 / Using the ARFIMA (autoregressive and fractionally integrated moving aver age) model extended with sGARCH (standard generalised autoregressive con ditional heteroscedasticity) and ’gjrGARCH (Glosten-Jagannathan-Runkle gen eralised autoregressive conditional heteroscedascity) innovations, fractional in tegration approach and state space model, this study has empirically examined persistency of inflation dynamics of Ghana and South Africa, the only two coun tries in Sub-Saharan Africa with Inflation Targeting (IT) monetary policy. The first part of the analysis employed monthly CPI (Consumer Price Index) in flation series for the period January 1971 to October 2014 obtained from the Bank of Ghana (BoG), and for the period January 1995 to December 2014 ob tained from Statistics South Africa. The second part involves the estimation of threshold effect of inflation on economic growth using annual data obtained from the IMF (International Monetary Fund) database for the period 1981 to 2014, for both countries. Results from the study showed that structural breaks, long memory and non linearities (or regime shifts) are largely responsible for inflation persistence, hence the ever-changing nature of inflation rates of Ghana and South Africa. ARFIMA(3,0.35,1)-‘gjrGARCH(1,1) under Generalised Error Distribution (GED) and ARFIMA(3,0.50,1)-‘gjrGARCH(1,1) under Student-t Distribution (STD) mod els provided the best fit for persistence in the conditional mean (or level) of CPI for Ghana and South Africa, respectively. The results from these models pro vided evidence of time-varying conditional mean and volatility in CPI inflation rates of both countries. The two models also revealed an asymmetric effect of inflationary shocks, where negative shocks appear to have greater impact than positive shocks, in terms of persistence on the conditional mean with time varying volatility. This thesis proposes a model that combines fractional integration with non linear deterministic terms based on the Chebyshev polynomials in time for the analysis of CPI inflation rates of Ghana and South Africa. We tested for non-linear deterministic terms in the context of fractional integration and esti mated the fractional differencing parameters, d to be 1.11 and 1.32 respectively, for the Ghanaian and the South African inflation rates, but the non-linear trends were found to be statistically insignificant in the two series. New ev idence from this thesis depicts that inflation rate of Ghana is highly persistent and non-mean reverting, with an estimated fractional differencing parameter, d > 1.0, and will therefore require some policy action to steer inflation back to stability. However, the South African inflation series was found to be a cyclical process with an order of integration estimated to be d = 0.7, depicting mean reversion, with the length of the cycles approximated to last for 80 months. Finally, the thesis incorporated structural breaks, long memory, non-linearity, and some explanatory variables into a state space model and estimated the threshold effect of inflation on economic growth. The empirical results suggest that inflation below the estimated levels of 9% and 6% for Ghana and South Africa respectively, will be conducive for economic growth. The policy implications of these results for both countries are as follows. First, both series had similar properties responsible for inducing inflation persistence such as structural breaks, non-linearities, long memory and asymmetric re sponse to negatives shocks - but with varied degrees of magnitude. For both countries, the conditional mean and unobserved components such as volatility for both countries were found to be time-varying. This thesis, therefore, recom mends to the BoG and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) - responsible for monetary policies, and the Finance Ministers of both governments - respon sible for fiscal policies, to take the above-mentioned properties into account in the formulation of their monetary policies. Second, the thesis recommends that the BoG and the SARB consolidate the IT policy, since keeping inflation below the targets set of 9% and 6%, respectively for Ghana and South Africa, will boost economic growth. Third, policymakers could also design measures (monetary and fiscal policies) such as increase in interest rates, credit control, and reduction of unnecessary expenditure, among others, to control inflation due to its adverse effects on market volatility. Even though an increase in interest rates could assist in curtailing the recent and anticipated increase in inflation rates in both countries, where targets have been missed by Ghana and South Africa, it will also be prudent to legislate monetary policies around demand-supply side since the problem of both coun tries appears to be more of a structuralist than a monetarist. It is, therefore, recommended that both countries tighten the IT monetary policy in order to re duce inflation persistence. This will eventually impact on poverty and income distribution with ramifications for economic growth and/or development. The fourth implication of these results is that governments and central banks should be mindful of the actions and decisions they take, in the sense that unguarded decisions and unnecessary alarms could raise uncertainties in the economy, which could, in turn, affect the future trajectory of inflation. Finally, the thesis recommends that governments of both countries strengthen the pri vate sector, which is the engine of growth. For small and open economies such as Ghana and South Africa, this will grow the economy through job creation and restore investor confidence. / National Research Foundation (NRF), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Telkom’s Tertiary Education Support Programme (TESP) and the NRF-DST Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (CoE-MaSS)

Submitted by Alessandra Gazzoli (alessandra.gazzoli-santos@itau-unibanco.com.br) on 2013-09-13T18:41:48Z No. of bitstreams: 1 AlessandraGazzoli_EstruturaFractal.pdf: 2516271 bytes, checksum: 6f74e2f1266b906cb221034fae87335f (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Suzinei Teles Garcia Garcia (suzinei.garcia@fgv.br) on 2013-09-13T18:44:12Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 AlessandraGazzoli_EstruturaFractal.pdf: 2516271 bytes, checksum: 6f74e2f1266b906cb221034fae87335f (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2013-09-13T18:45:22Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 AlessandraGazzoli_EstruturaFractal.pdf: 2516271 bytes, checksum: 6f74e2f1266b906cb221034fae87335f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-08-14 / Economic variables are often governed by dynamic and non-linear processes that can originate long-term relationship and non-periodic and non-cyclical patterns with abrupt trend changes. Commodity prices exhibit this type of behavior and the peculiarities of those markets could generate fractionally integrated time series, whose singularities could not be properly captured by the traditional analytic models based on the efficient market hypothesis and random walk processes. Therefore, this study has investigated the presence of fractal structures on some very important Brazilian commodity spot markets such as coffee, cattle, sugar, soybean and calf. Some traditional techniques were used as well as other specific for fractal time series analysis, such as rescaled range (R/S) analysis, different fractal hypothesis tests and ARFIMA and FIGARCH models. The results showed that the drift component has not shown fractal behavior, except for the calf series, however, volatility has demonstrated fractal behavior for all the commodities that were analyzed. / As variáveis econômicas são frequentemente governadas por processos dinâmicos e não-lineares que podem gerar relações de dependência de longo prazo e padrões cíclicos não-periódicos com mudanças abruptas de tendências. Para o caso dos preços agrícolas este comportamento não é diferente e as peculiaridades destes mercados podem gerar séries temporais fracionalmente integradas, cujas singularidades não seriam adequadamente capturadas pelos tradicionais modelos analíticos fundamentados na hipótese dos mercados eficientes e de passeio aleatório. Sendo assim, o presente estudo buscou investigar a presença de estruturas fractais no mercado à vista de algumas das principais commodities agrícolas brasileiras: café, boi gordo, açúcar, milho, soja e bezerro. Foram empregadas técnicas tradicionais e específicas para a análise de séries temporais fractais como a análise de R/S e a aplicação de modelos das famílias ARFIMA e FIGARCH. Os resultados indicaram que, com exceção do bezerro, o componente de drift destas séries não apresentou comportamento fractal, ao contrário do observado para o componente da volatilidade, que apresentou aspecto de estrutura fractal para todas as commodities analisadas.

The inability to effectively hedge against unfavourable exchange rate movements, using the current forward exchange rate as the only guideline, is a key inhibiting factor of international trade. Market participants use the current forward exchange rate quoted in the market to make decisions regarding future exchange rate changes. However, the current forward exchange rate is not solely determined by the interaction of demand and supply, but is also a mechanistic estimation, which is based on the current spot exchange rate and the carry cost of the transaction. Results of various studies, including this study, demonstrated that the current forward exchange rate differs substantially from the realized future spot exchange rate. This phenomenon is known as the exchange rate puzzle. This study contributes to the dynamics of modelling exchange rate theories by developing an exchange rate model that has the ability to explain the realized future spot exchange rate and the exchange rate puzzle. The exchange rate model is based only on current (time t) economic fundamentals and includes an alternative approach of incorporating the impact of the interaction of two international financial markets into the model. This study derived a unique exchange rate model, which proves that the exchange rate puzzle is a pseudo problem. The pseudo problem is based on the generally excepted fallacy that current non–stationary, level time series data cannot be used to model exchange rate theories, because of the incorrect assumption that all the available econometric methods yield statistically insignificant results due to spurious regressions. Empirical evidence conclusively shows that using non–stationary, level time series data of current economic fundamentals can statistically significantly explain the realized future spot exchange rate and, therefore, that the exchange rate puzzle can be solved. This model will give market participants in the foreign exchange market a better indication of expected future exchange rates, which will considerably reduce the dependence on the mechanistically derived forward points. The newly derived exchange rate model will also have an influence on the demand and supply of forward exchange, resulting in forward points that are a more accurate prediction of the realized future exchange rate. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Risk management))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.

The inability to effectively hedge against unfavourable exchange rate movements, using the current forward exchange rate as the only guideline, is a key inhibiting factor of international trade. Market participants use the current forward exchange rate quoted in the market to make decisions regarding future exchange rate changes. However, the current forward exchange rate is not solely determined by the interaction of demand and supply, but is also a mechanistic estimation, which is based on the current spot exchange rate and the carry cost of the transaction. Results of various studies, including this study, demonstrated that the current forward exchange rate differs substantially from the realized future spot exchange rate. This phenomenon is known as the exchange rate puzzle. This study contributes to the dynamics of modelling exchange rate theories by developing an exchange rate model that has the ability to explain the realized future spot exchange rate and the exchange rate puzzle. The exchange rate model is based only on current (time t) economic fundamentals and includes an alternative approach of incorporating the impact of the interaction of two international financial markets into the model. This study derived a unique exchange rate model, which proves that the exchange rate puzzle is a pseudo problem. The pseudo problem is based on the generally excepted fallacy that current non–stationary, level time series data cannot be used to model exchange rate theories, because of the incorrect assumption that all the available econometric methods yield statistically insignificant results due to spurious regressions. Empirical evidence conclusively shows that using non–stationary, level time series data of current economic fundamentals can statistically significantly explain the realized future spot exchange rate and, therefore, that the exchange rate puzzle can be solved. This model will give market participants in the foreign exchange market a better indication of expected future exchange rates, which will considerably reduce the dependence on the mechanistically derived forward points. The newly derived exchange rate model will also have an influence on the demand and supply of forward exchange, resulting in forward points that are a more accurate prediction of the realized future exchange rate. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Risk management))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.