A new method for interpolating yield curve data, with applications to the South African market

This paper presents a method for interpolating yield curve data in a manner that ensures positive and continuous forward curves. As shown by Hagan and West (2006), traditional interpolation methods suffer from problems: they posit unreasonable expectations, or are not necessarily arbitrage-free. The...

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Main Authors: Paul Du Preez, Eben Mare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2013-11-01
Series:South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences
Online Access:https://sajems.org/index.php/sajems/article/view/388