Cryptocurrencies and Exchange Rates: A Relationship and Causality Analysis

Angelo Corelli
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Angelo Corelli: Center of Excellence for Research in Finance and Accounting (CERFA), American University in Dubai, Dubai 28282, UAE

Risks, 2018, vol. 6, issue 4, 1-11

Abstract: The paper analyzes the relationship between the most popular cryptocurrencies and a range of selected fiat currencies, in order to identify any pattern and/or causality between the series. Cryptocurrencies are a hot topic in Finance due to their strict relationship with the Blockchain system they originate from and therefore are normally considered as part of the ongoing, world-wide financial revolution. This innovative study investigates this relationship for the first time by thoroughly investigating the data, their features, and the way they are interconnected. Results show very interesting results in terms of how concentrated the causality effect on some specific cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies is. The outcome is a clear and possibly explainable relationship between cryptocurrencies and Asian markets, while envisioning some kind of Asian effect.

Keywords: cryptocurrency; fiat currency; causality; regression; relationship (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C G0 G1 G2 G3 K2 M2 M4 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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