Moving Average - Simple and Exponential

Parameter Default Acceptable Values

Length

10

1 to 1,000

Offset   

0

-1,000 to 1,000

Source

Close   

Open, High, Low, or Close

Exponential

Off  

On or Off

Example

200 Bar Moving Average: 200, 0, Close, Off

45 bar Exponential Moving Average: 45, 10, Open, On

Description

The Moving Average is calculated by averaging price values over the specified interval Length. Note that there is no Interval given, all values are with respect to the current displayed time frame of the chart. A line connecting the averages creates a smoothing effect which can help in predicting trends or revealing other important patterns. The Moving Average may be Offset backwards or forwards in time using the Offset setting. The Exponential setting applies a weighting based on the exponential formula, so that the more recent intervals have stronger effects than the older intervals. 

ErlangerQuote Special

The study label, the text box that shows its current value, can be placed on either the left or the right axis.