The impact of VXY and EM-VXY on the implied volatility of ATM option premiums for the USD/MXN exchange rate on the CBOE

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Daniel García Luna Romero
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5364-6249
José Ricardo Salazar Garza
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7548-2944
Lucio Alán Luis Zatarain
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6157-1889
Jesús Alberto Zavala Durón
https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6788-5614

Abstract

A series of econometric tests is proposed to study the impact of the VXY and EM-VXY indices on the implicit volatility of at-the-money options of the USD/MXN exchange rate and the premiums on their call and put options. The objective is to determine if these indicators can predict future changes in implied volatility and be used as entry or exit flags in investment and hedging strategies. Additionally, the volatility index (VIX), the USD/MXN exchange rate, and the Mexican Federal Treasury Certificates and London Interbank Offered Rate rates are included as complementary variables. Results show that although the EM-VXY, VIX, and the exchange rate are statistically significant for implicit volatility modeling, they do not have a predictive power that allows them to be used as entry or exit indicators. None of the variables are significant for modeling the premiums in call and put options. This research contributes to the filtering of instruments that, despite their design, may not contribute to the understanding of markets in emerging countries, such as Mexico. Future studies can extend this methodology to other exchange rates, trying different combinations of rates.

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García Luna Romero, D., Salazar Garza, J. R., Luis Zatarain, L. A., & Zavala Durón, J. A. (2023). The impact of VXY and EM-VXY on the implied volatility of ATM option premiums for the USD/MXN exchange rate on the CBOE. The Anáhuac Journal, 23(2), 38–67. https://doi.org/10.36105/theanahuacjour.2023v23n2.02
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Daniel García Luna Romero, Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM), Mexico

Daniel García Luna Romero was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico. Daniel has earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), a Specialty Degree in Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM), graduating with honors (Cum-Laude) in both Master and Baccalaureate studies. After driving the digitalization of the finance and quality departments in transnational companies belonging to the steel and manufacturing industries through roles such as Data Analyst, Data Engineer and Data Science Coordinator, Daniel is currently leading the digital transformation of the Internal Audit Department of Grupo FEMSA, a Mexican multinational beverage and retail company, as the Analytics Manager of its Internal Audit’s Center of Excellence.

José Ricardo Salazar Garza, Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM), Mexico

José Ricardo Salazar Garza is full-time professor at Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) and International Professor at ESAN University in Lima, Peru. Subdirector of Foreign Exchange Operations at Vector Casa de Bolsa, with extensive experience in handling Financial Derivatives Instruments and Risk  anagement. He also served as the Brand Director of BMW Galería and Finance Director in different companies in Monterrey.
Currently, he is a Financial Advisor for the business group Dealcenter. With 19 years of experience in the educational sector, he has been the Academic Director for the Departments of Economics, Accounting, and Finance. He teaches at both the postgraduate and undergraduate levels, focusing on finance-related subjects, and regularly conducts classes in Mexico and Peru. Among the courses he teaches are Derivatives Market, Business Valuation, and Stock Market Finance, among others.
He is also a professor in the Corporate Finance diploma program, where he teaches Instruments and Financial Operations. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance from ITESM, a Doctorate in Administration from the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, and has completed diploma programs at the New York Institute of Finance

Lucio Alán Luis Zatarain, Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM), Mexico

Lucio Alán Luis Zatarain graduated from Mechanical Engineering back in 2014, from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, with certifications in supply chain and effective negotiation. Postgraduate studies in International Finance and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Universidad de Monterrey. He has worked in different sectors such as Home Appliances, Automotive and Healthcare, developing commodity and category strategies for global strategic sourcing. Wide experience in
commercial negotiations, contract management, supplier development, cost savings and new product introduction. He currently holds a Global Procurement Manager role in Becton Dickinson, a Fortune 500 company in the Healthcare industry.

Jesús Alberto Zavala Durón, Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM), Mexico

Jesús Alberto Zavala Durón graduated as a Public Accountant from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), with a Specialization in Finance and a Master’s degree in Administration (MBA) from the Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM). He has held different positions focused on the administrative area. Currently, he is in charge of the administration, finance, and tax areas of Inmobiliaria 78, a subsidiary company of Grupo FEMSA, and is also a member of the real estate acquisition committee of both Inmobiliaria 78 and Cadena Comercial OXXO, both subsidiary companies of Grupo FEMSA.

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