The Split-SV model

A modification of one of the most popular stochastic model in describing financial indexes dynamics is introduced. For describing a nonlinear behavior of volatility, a threshold noise indicator in the autoregressive time series of stochastic volatility is used. Toward this end, the model named the Split-SV model is introduced and its basic stochastic properties are investigated. Furthermore, the Empirical Characteristic Function (ECF) method is used for obtaining the parameter estimations of the model and a numerical simulation of the obtained estimates is given as well. Finally, the Split-SV model is applied for fitting the empirical data: the daily returns of the exchange rates of GBP and USD per euro. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.