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Robust control chart for nonlinear conditionally heteroscedastic time series based on Huber support vector
Chang Kyeom Kim1, Min Hyeok Yoon1, Sangyeol Lee1
1Department of Statistics, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.
This study introduces a novel control chart for time series, integrating Huber support vector regression (HSVR) and one-class classification (OCC). This method robustly monitors complex, noisy data, enhancing accuracy in financial time series analysis.
Area of Science:
- Statistics
- Time Series Analysis
- Machine Learning
Background:
- Conditionally heteroscedastic time series present challenges for traditional monitoring methods.
- Existing control charts often require complex residual modifications.
- Robust estimation of conditional volatility is crucial for accurate time series analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose an advanced control chart for monitoring conditionally heteroscedastic time series.
- To integrate Huber support vector regression (HSVR) with one-class classification (OCC) for enhanced monitoring.
- To develop a robust method for estimating conditional volatility in complex time series.
Main Methods:
- Development of the HSVR-GARCH model to incorporate nonlinearity and robustly estimate conditional volatility.
- Construction of a one-class classification (OCC)-based control chart using squared residuals.
- Application of Monte Carlo simulations to evaluate the control chart's performance.
- Utilizing bootstrap methods for control chart construction in real-world financial data.
Main Results:
- The HSVR-GARCH model provides robust conditional volatility estimation, especially in complex, noisy time series.
- The OCC-based control chart using squared residuals eliminates the need for posterior residual modifications.
- Monte Carlo simulations demonstrate significant benefits of the proposed method for complicated and noisy models.
- Real data analysis on Nasdaq and KOSPI indices validates the bootstrap method's efficacy.
Conclusions:
- The proposed HSVR-GARCH integrated OCC control chart offers a robust and effective solution for monitoring conditionally heteroscedastic time series.
- The method is particularly advantageous for complex time series data contaminated with noise.
- The study confirms the practical applicability and validity of the bootstrap method in financial time series control charting.
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