I ran a simple regression between Aussie dollar and dollar-Rupee on average daily closing prices over various time
periods.
R-squared or co-efficient of determination or in other words, how much movement in the dollar-rupee is explained by
the movement in Aussie Dollar = 32%.
R-squared= 47%.
R-squared = 80%.
There relationship between Aussie and Dollar-Rupee has become a lot stronger over the years. This can seen from
the chart below.
Scenario 1: A bullish possibility, one final leg up is left before Aussie dollar tops out and the large decline unfolds.
Scenario 2: A bearish possibility, the unfolding wave is the first leg of the bearish move and any bounce from 0.98-
0.99 towards 1.00 would be sold into for a deeper decline towards 0.94-0.95 and even below that.
Conclusion: Aussie (0.9890) is trading close to 0.97-0.98 support region; hence one can give the bull trend a benefit
of doubt. However, if 0.97 falls this week, scenario 2 would become the dominant.
As per regression relationship if Aussie were to travel all the way up to 1.02-1.03 under the former scenario, then
USD-INR can appreciate towards 44.50, before resuming its upwards move later in the year. However, if the scenario
two unfolds then Dollar-Rupee can continue on its appreciation and head towards 46.50-47.
Anindya Banerjee.