Research Article

Systematic Managed Float for Exchange Rate Works or Not? Evidence from Turkey.

Volume: 36 Number: 1 January 19, 2026
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Systematic Managed Float for Exchange Rate Works or Not? Evidence from Turkey.

Abstract

This study examines the dynamics of structural breaks in Turkey's foreign exchange market and exchange rate regimes using the index of foreign exchange market pressure (EMP) from January 2006 to October 2024. The low negative correlation between the nominal exchange rate and central bank reserves suggests a managed exchange rate regime during this period. The cointegration model with structural breaks identifies three key breaks: November 2008 (global financial crisis), February 2012 (European debt crisis), and February 2022 (post-pandemic economic transformation). From January 2006 to October 2008, a market-oriented floating exchange rate regime was in place. After November 2008, foreign exchange market interventions increased due to the global crisis, deviating from the floating exchange rate regime. Between February 2012 and January 2022, EMP peaked, and policies resembling a fixed exchange rate regime were pursued. In the most recent period (February 2022 to October 2024), foreign exchange interventions decreased, but exchange rate uncertainties remained. Furthermore, post-October 2024, the Japanese Yen was not used for arbitrage. Policy recommendations include strengthening the floating exchange rate regime, better management of foreign exchange reserves, and using reserves only during crises.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Monetary Policy

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 2, 2025

Publication Date

January 19, 2026

Submission Date

December 30, 2024

Acceptance Date

November 24, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 36 Number: 1

APA
Bayat, T., & Taşar, İ. (2026). Systematic Managed Float for Exchange Rate Works or Not? Evidence from Turkey. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences, 36(1), 117-130. https://doi.org/10.18069/firatsbed.1609757
AMA
1.Bayat T, Taşar İ. Systematic Managed Float for Exchange Rate Works or Not? Evidence from Turkey. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences. 2026;36(1):117-130. doi:10.18069/firatsbed.1609757
Chicago
Bayat, Tayfur, and İzzet Taşar. 2026. “Systematic Managed Float for Exchange Rate Works or Not? Evidence from Turkey”. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences 36 (1): 117-30. https://doi.org/10.18069/firatsbed.1609757.
EndNote
Bayat T, Taşar İ (January 1, 2026) Systematic Managed Float for Exchange Rate Works or Not? Evidence from Turkey. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences 36 1 117–130.
IEEE
[1]T. Bayat and İ. Taşar, “Systematic Managed Float for Exchange Rate Works or Not? Evidence from Turkey”., Firat University Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 36, no. 1, pp. 117–130, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.18069/firatsbed.1609757.
ISNAD
Bayat, Tayfur - Taşar, İzzet. “Systematic Managed Float for Exchange Rate Works or Not? Evidence from Turkey”. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences 36/1 (January 1, 2026): 117-130. https://doi.org/10.18069/firatsbed.1609757.
JAMA
1.Bayat T, Taşar İ. Systematic Managed Float for Exchange Rate Works or Not? Evidence from Turkey. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences. 2026;36:117–130.
MLA
Bayat, Tayfur, and İzzet Taşar. “Systematic Managed Float for Exchange Rate Works or Not? Evidence from Turkey”. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 36, no. 1, Jan. 2026, pp. 117-30, doi:10.18069/firatsbed.1609757.
Vancouver
1.Tayfur Bayat, İzzet Taşar. Systematic Managed Float for Exchange Rate Works or Not? Evidence from Turkey. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences. 2026 Jan. 1;36(1):117-30. doi:10.18069/firatsbed.1609757