Non-Linear Exchange Rate Pass-Through in Emerging Markets

38 Pages Posted: 17 Feb 2016

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Francesca Caselli

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Agustin Roitman

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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Date Written: January 2016

Abstract

This paper estimates exchange rate pass-through to consumer prices in emerging markets focusing on non-linearities and asymmetries. We document non-linearities and asymmetries in the transmission of exchange rate fluctuations to prices using local projection techniques to obtain state dependent impulse responses in a panel of 28 emerging markets. We find significant evidence of non-linearities during episodes of depreciation greater than 10 and 20 percent. More specifically, we find that, after one month, the exchange rate pass-through coefficient is equal to 18 and 25 percent respectively, compared to a coefficient of 6 percent in the linear case. We also investigate the role of temporary vs. permanent shocks and the adoption of an inflation targeting regime in the transmission from exchange rate movements to prices. We perform a set of robustness checks, addressing the presence of outliers and potential endogeneity concerns.

Keywords: Non-Linearities, exchange rate, depreciation, inflation targeting, exchange rate movements, Models with Panel Data, General, All Countries,

JEL Classification: C23, F31, F40, E31, F4

Suggested Citation

Caselli, Francesca and Roitman, Agustin, Non-Linear Exchange Rate Pass-Through in Emerging Markets (January 2016). IMF Working Paper No. 16/1, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2733589

Francesca Caselli

International Monetary Fund (IMF) ( email )

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Washington, DC 20431
United States

Agustin Roitman (Contact Author)

International Monetary Fund (IMF) ( email )

700 19th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20431
United States

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