Equivalence between forward rate interpolations and discount factor interpolations for the yield curve construction

Jherek Healy

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Abstract: The traditional way of building a yield curve is to choose an interpolation on discount factors, implied by the market tradable instruments. Since then, constructions based on specific interpolations of the forward rates have become the trend. We show here that some popular interpolation methods on the forward rates correspond exactly to classical interpolation methods on discount factors. This paper also aims at clarifying the differences between interpolations in terms of discount factors, instantaneous forward rates, discrete forward rates, and constant period forward rates.

Date: 2020-05
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