How Can Mathematical Simulations Enhance Currency Market Predictions?

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The discussion revolves around the potential for mathematical simulations to enhance predictions in the currency market, specifically focusing on the euro/dollar exchange rate. Participants explore programming approaches, the feasibility of simulations, and the underlying mathematical concepts involved.

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  • One participant seeks a programmer to create simulations based on mathematical equations to mimic currency market behavior, emphasizing the need for knowledge in calculus and statistics.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the feasibility of simulating market behavior using only known equations, questioning the assumptions behind such simulations.
  • In response, a participant argues that simulations are indeed possible, citing the efficiency of market prices and the role of irrational dealers in causing price deviations, which they aim to study.
  • A different participant shares a basic example of simulating a differential equation using C++, suggesting that simple programming can achieve simulation results.
  • Another contribution proposes using fuzzy control methods as a potentially better and more flexible approach to simulations, providing a link to an external resource for further exploration.

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Participants exhibit disagreement regarding the feasibility and methodology of simulating currency market behavior. While some believe simulations can effectively model market dynamics, others are skeptical about the limitations of known equations in this context.

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Participants have not reached a consensus on the effectiveness of simulations or the best programming approaches. The discussion includes various assumptions about market behavior and the mathematical models applicable to simulations.

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This discussion may be of interest to those involved in finance, economics, programming, and mathematical modeling, particularly in the context of currency markets and simulation techniques.

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I am currenctly doing a project on the mathematics behid human interaction in the currency market. I am looking for a programmer capable of building a program to run simulations based on mathematical equations and other parameters which I will supply that can mimic a real euro/dollar market place. I would love some feedback concerning which programming language would be the most adequate and also I programmer with a good knowledge of mathematics would be perfect (calculus and statistics).

Payment can be discussed.
 
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I think it is impossible to simulate things with only known equations ? What makes you think it is possible ?
 
I don't see why it is not possible; people do it all the time.

The basic idea is that the market price is highly efficient. Dealers try and maximize their utility function with the available information. However these dealers are not all rational; irrational ones force a price deviation. My objective is to study how these deviations occur. Can we profit from them? Does this cause random price behaviour?, etc.
 
well, now i figure out how to simulate a differential equation
for example, if you have
dy/dx=x;
then you can use apen and a piece of paper to get y=1/2x^2

using c++ language, do this

for(x=0;;x++){
y=1/2*x^2;
plotpoint(x,y);
sleep(1000);
}

plotpoint is a function to draw a point. I think that is simulation.
 
There are better methods using fuzzy controls. Its easier to implement and completely flexible.
Check this one out for example,
http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~pris/FuzzyLogic/DemoAppIets/IPApplet/IP.html

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