ChaikinVolatility (Function)

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The ChaikinVolatility series function compares the spread between high and low prices via Rate of Change (ROC) formula to measure volatility.

Syntax

ChaikinVolatility(SmoothingType, MALength, ROCLength)

Returns (Double)

A numeric value for the current bar.

Parameters

Name

Type

Description

SmoothingType

Numeric

Sets the smoothing method: 1 = Exponential Moving Average, 2 = Simple Moving Average.

MALength

Numeric

Sets the number of bars to use for calculating moving average.

ROCLength

Numeric

Sets the number of bars to use for calculating rate of change.

Reference

Based on Marc Chaikin's volatility calculation.