Wednesday, September 24, 2014

FOREX THEORY


How to Measure Volatility

3. Average True Range (ATR)

Last on the list is the ATR.

The ATR is an excellent tool for measuring volatility because it tells us the average trading range of the market for X amount of time, where X is whatever you want it to be.

So if you set ATR to 20 on a daily chart, it would show you the average trading range for the past 20 
days.
Use ATR to measure price volatility.

When ATR is falling, it is an indication that volatility is decreasing. When ATR is rising, it is an indication that volatility has been on the rise.


1 comment:

  1. Well right,
    I also use ATR in my trades and agree with you.
    The lower The ATR, the lower the volatility is.
    Keep posting.

    Eklogite

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