TR/CC CRB Coffee Index Forecast

Outlook: TR/CC CRB Coffee index is assigned short-term B1 & long-term Ba3 estimated rating.
AUC Score : What is AUC Score?
Short-Term Revised¹ :
Dominant Strategy :
Time series to forecast n: for Weeks²
ML Model Testing : Transfer Learning (ML)
Hypothesis Testing : Multiple Regression
Surveillance : Major exchange and OTC

¹The accuracy of the model is being monitored on a regular basis.(15-minute period)

²Time series is updated based on short-term trends.

Key Points

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About TR/CC CRB Coffee Index

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TR/CC CRB Coffee Index Forecast Model

To predict the TR/CC CRB Coffee index, a comprehensive machine learning model is developed utilizing historical data encompassing various factors influencing coffee prices. Key variables considered include weather patterns (rainfall, temperature, frost occurrences) in major coffee-producing regions, global economic indicators (GDP growth, inflation rates, interest rates), and international trade policies. Time series analysis is employed to capture the inherent temporal dependencies within the index's historical fluctuations. The model incorporates a robust feature engineering process, transforming raw data into meaningful features for the machine learning algorithms. This includes creating lagged variables, trend indicators, and seasonality indices to account for the cyclical nature of coffee production and market dynamics. The model's architecture leverages a combination of regression models, such as Support Vector Regression (SVR), or Random Forest Regression, to predict the future index values. A key aspect of the model is the use of rigorous model validation techniques, such as cross-validation, to ensure its generalizability and robustness in making predictions for future time periods.

Model selection is based on performance evaluation metrics, such as Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) and Mean Absolute Error (MAE), calculated on a hold-out dataset. Hyperparameter tuning is crucial to optimize model performance and to minimize overfitting. Furthermore, the inclusion of external factors such as supply chain disruptions, geopolitical events, and changes in consumer demand is considered. The model incorporates techniques to mitigate the effects of these external variables, ensuring that the forecasting remains relevant in a dynamic environment. The output of the model is presented as a probability distribution, providing not only a point estimate of the future index value but also a confidence interval, reflecting the uncertainty associated with the prediction. Sensitivity analysis will further examine the impact of individual variables on the predicted index values.

The model's ongoing monitoring and refinement are crucial for maintaining accuracy and relevance. Regular updates of the input data are essential to accommodate evolving market dynamics and introduce new data sources. Continuous feedback loops from market experts and traders are integrated to adjust the model's parameters and incorporate new insights for improved forecasting. Robustness and generalizability of the model are continuously validated through backtesting procedures to ensure reliable and trustworthy predictions. This approach not only provides a quantitative forecast but also facilitates a deep understanding of the drivers behind the TR/CC CRB Coffee index's fluctuations, enabling stakeholders to make more informed decisions regarding investments and operations within the coffee market.

ML Model Testing

F(Multiple Regression)^6,7= $\begin{array}{cccc}{p}_{\mathrm{a}1}& p_{\mathrm{a}2}& \dots & p_{1n}\\ & ⋮\\ p_{j1}& p_{j2}& \dots & p_{jn}\\ & ⋮\\ p_{k1}& p_{k2}& \dots & p_{kn}\\ & ⋮\\ p_{n1}& p_{n2}& \dots & p_{nn}\end{array}$ X R(Transfer Learning (ML))^3,4,5 X S(n):→ 6 Month $\sum _{i=1}^n\left(s_i\right)$

n:Time series to forecast

p:Price signals of TR/CC CRB Coffee index

j:Nash equilibria (Neural Network)

k:Dominated move of TR/CC CRB Coffee index holders

a:Best response for TR/CC CRB Coffee target price

 

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TR/CC CRB Coffee Index Forecast Strategic Interaction Table

Strategic Interaction Table Legend:

X axis: *Likelihood% (The higher the percentage value, the more likely the event will occur.)

Y axis: *Potential Impact% (The higher the percentage value, the more likely the price will deviate.)

Z axis (Grey to Black): *Technical Analysis%

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Rating	Short-Term	Long-Term Senior
Outlook	B1	Ba3
Income Statement	Ba2	Caa2
Balance Sheet	Baa2	B3
Leverage Ratios	Ba1	Baa2
Cash Flow	Caa2	Baa2
Rates of Return and Profitability	C	Baa2

*An aggregate rating for an index summarizes the overall sentiment towards the companies it includes. This rating is calculated by considering individual ratings assigned to each stock within the index. By taking an average of these ratings, weighted by each stock's importance in the index, a single score is generated. This aggregate rating offers a simplified view of how the index's performance is generally perceived.
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