GARCH Model Application

Model

The Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity (GARCH) model is a statistical framework used to analyze and forecast volatility clustering in financial time series. This model specifically captures the phenomenon where periods of high volatility tend to be followed by more high volatility, and periods of low volatility by more low volatility. GARCH models are widely applied in quantitative finance to estimate time-varying volatility, which is a critical input for derivatives pricing.