Donchian Channels

Parameter Default Acceptable Values

Length

20

1 to 1,000

Offset 

0

-1,000 to +1,000

Example

200 Period Donchian Channels with zero offset: 20, 0

 45 Period Donchian Channels with zero offset: 45, 0

Description

Donchian channels plot the highest and lowest prices a security has traded at during the past Length of time. The highs and lows may be offset forward or backward with the Offset function.  The midpoint of the high and low may also be plotted optionally.  Much like Bollinger Bands, the distance between the high and low indicates volatility.

ErlangerQuote Special

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