I am quite confused about the expression: “the split of variation” ,which I saw from F.Fama's paper. The whole sentence is quoted here:
...estimates the split of variation in the forward-spot spread between the two terms of (i)the forecasted change in the 1-year spot rate from t to t+x-1;and(ii)the premium of the (x-1)-year expected return on an x-year bond over the time t yield on an (x-1)-year bond.
Can anyone help me please?!