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Observation Shift

Shifts the observation period used for compounded overnight rates while preserving day weights according to the methodology.

Market use

Used in some RFR conventions.

What it means

Shifts the observation period used for compounded overnight rates while preserving day weights according to the methodology.

Example

It should not be treated as identical to a simple lookback.

How to interpret it

This concept should be read together with its market convention, measurement horizon and underlying instrument. BondStats presents it as an analytical reference rather than investment advice; instrument documentation and primary market rules remain authoritative.

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