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Palm oil price–exchange rate nexus in Indonesia and Malaysia
Buletin Ekonomi Moneter dan Perbankan ; 24(2):169-180, 2021.
Article in English | Scopus | ID: covidwho-1350604
ABSTRACT
In this study, we extend the literature analyzing the predictive content of commodity prices for exchange rates by examining the role of palm oil price. Our analysis focuses on Indonesia and Malaysia, the two top producers and exporters of palm oil, and utilizes daily data covering the period from December 12, 2011 to March 29, 2021, which is partitioned into two sub-samples based on the COVID-19 pandemic. Relying on a methodology that accommodates some salient features of the variables of interest, we find that on average the in-sample predictability of palm oil price for exchange rate movements is stronger for Indonesia than for Malaysia. While Indonesia’s exchange rate appreciates due to a rise in palm oil price regardless of the choice of predictive model, Malaysia’s exchange rate only appreciates after adjusting for oil price. However, both exchange rates do not seem to be resilient to the COVID-19 pandemic as they depreciate amidst dwindling palm oil price. Similar outcomes are observed for the out-of-sample predictability analysis. We highlight avenues for future research and the implications of our results for portfolio diversification strategies. © 2021 Bank Indonesia Institute. All Rights Reserved.

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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Scopus Language: English Journal: Buletin Ekonomi Moneter dan Perbankan Year: 2021 Document Type: Article