Change in the Price Indexes Used for Calculation of the Real Effective Exchange Rate
November 4, 2009
Bank of Japan
Research and Statistics Department
The base years of the price indexes used for calculating the real effective exchange rate have been changed (See <Table 1>). The figures of real effective exchange rate have been retroactively revised.
| Price Index | Base Year |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong : PPI (Quarterly data) | 2000 → 2008 |
| Indonesia: WPI (General Index excl. Imports & Exports) | 2000 → 2005 |
Research and Statistics Department
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