C_ThreeStarsInTheSouth (Function)

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The C_ThreeStarsInTheSouth series function identifies an occurrence of the Three Stars In The South Japanese candlestick pattern.

Syntax

C_ThreeStarsInTheSouth(Price, Length)

Returns (Boolean)

True when the pattern is found. Otherwise, returns False if the pattern is not identified.      

Parameters

Name Type Description
Price NumericSeries Price used for moving average calculations and to determine trend.
TrendAvgLength Numeric Length used for moving average calculations and to determine trend.
BodyAvgLength Numeric Length used to calculate average body size and to determine long or short body.
LongShadowPercent Numeric Percent multiplier (1 point = 1%) as part of pattern criteria for a long shadow.
ShortShadowPercent Numeric Percent multiplier (1 point = 1%) as part of pattern criteria for a short shadow.

Reference

Gregory L. Morris, CandlePower. Probus Publishing Company, 1992.