Duo Qin , Queen Mary, University of London Xinhua He , Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Yimeng Liu , Beijing Normal University
July 1, 2010
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This is a comparative study on the historical experience of real effective exchange rate (REER) misalignment of Japanese yen, Deutsche mark, Singapore dollar and Taiwan dollar, with regard to the recent dispute over the Renminbi (RMB) valuation. Panel-based misalignment estimates of the four economies show that net foreign asset build-up does not necessarily result in currency misalignment, and the recent misalignment of RMB is not unprecedented in terms of magnitude, duration or currency coverage, whereas volatility in REER misalignment is likely to propagate to inflation of the home economy concerned. The assertion of 'RMB rate manipulation' thus lacks empirical support.
J.E.L classification codes: F31, F41, O57, C23
Keywords:REER misalignment, RMB, Yen, D-mark, Singapore dollar, Taiwan dollar