Financial Market: Real Effective Exchange Rates: Unit Labor Costs Based for Estonia
CCRETT02EEQ661N • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
132.69
Year-over-Year Change
12.82%
Date Range
1/1/1997 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This trend measures the real effective exchange rate for Estonia based on unit labor costs. It is an important indicator of a country's international competitiveness and price dynamics.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The real effective exchange rate tracks the value of a country's currency relative to a basket of its trading partners' currencies, adjusted for inflation. The unit labor cost-based version specifically looks at changes in labor productivity and wages.
Methodology
The data is calculated by the Bank for International Settlements using a geometric weighted average formula.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use this metric to assess a country's export performance and inflationary pressures.
Key Facts
- Estonia joined the Eurozone in 2011.
- The real effective exchange rate can signal currency over- or undervaluation.
- Unit labor cost-based rates account for productivity changes.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the real effective exchange rate for Estonia, which tracks the value of the Estonian kroon/euro relative to a basket of its trading partners' currencies, adjusted for differences in unit labor costs.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The real effective exchange rate based on unit labor costs is an important indicator of a country's international competitiveness and price dynamics, which are key factors for policymakers and market participants.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is calculated by the Bank for International Settlements using a geometric weighted average formula.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use this metric to assess a country's export performance and inflationary pressures, which informs decisions around monetary and fiscal policy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a lag of approximately one month.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Financial Market: Real Effective Exchange Rates: Unit Labor Costs Based for Estonia (CCRETT02EEQ661N), retrieved from FRED.