Valutadata

Valutadata is a term used to describe datasets that capture information about currencies and monetary values. It encompasses exchange rates, currency codes, monetary aggregates, interest rates by currency, and related macroeconomic indicators used by researchers, financial professionals, and policymakers. The term combines valuta, the word for currency in several Nordic languages, with data, and is often used in Nordic statistical and financial contexts.

Types of valutadata include:

- Exchange rate data: spot and forward rates, bilateral and cross-currency pairs, with nominal and real variants.

- Currency codes and metadata: ISO 4217 codes, country identifiers, units, and decimal places.

- Monetary aggregates and indicators: base money (M0), M1, M2, credit aggregates, inflation indicators, and real exchange rates.

- Interest rates and yields by currency: policy rates, interbank rates, and government bond yields denominated in various currencies.

- Real-time and revised series: initial values and subsequent revisions, along with methodological notes.

- Central bank communications: statements and forward guidance that influence perceptions of currency values.

Sources and formats:

Valutadata typically comes from central banks (such as ECB and national banks), international organizations (IMF, BIS, World Bank), and commercial data providers. Data are delivered in standard formats like CSV, JSON, or XML, with timestamps and frequency indicators (daily, monthly, quarterly).

Quality and use:

Valutadata varies in granularity and revision policy. Users should consider provenance, coverage, timing, and revisions when analyzing it. Common applications include econometric modeling, risk management, currency valuation studies, and policy analysis.