Credit transition matrix
FRM Part 2 glossary · Credit Risk
Definition
Matrix of probabilities that obligors migrate among ratings or default over a stated horizon.
Credit transition matrix in plain English
Transition matrices support credit VaR, pricing, and stress testing. Treating them as time-homogeneous can fail when migrations change sharply across the economic cycle.
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