Comparative forecasting performance of symmetric and asymmetric conditional volatility models of an exchange rate [An article from: Economics Letters]

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The relative out-of-sample forecasting quality of symmetric and asymmetric conditional volatility models of an exchange rate differs according to the symmetric and asymmetric evaluation criteria. Both symmetric and asymmetric forecast competitors of currency volatility are biased and systematically over-predict volatility.