About prices used in real-time SMA

Created at 25 Mar 2024, 05:35
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About prices used in real-time SMA
25 Mar 2024, 05:35

When calculating the real-time SMA for an uncompleted candlestick, what price is used?
I want the same value for the SMA displayed in cTrader.

@bolatfx
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PanagiotisCharalampous
25 Mar 2024, 07:31

Hi there,

It uses the last x prices defined by the MA period including the current one.

Best regards,

Panagiotis

@PanagiotisCharalampous

bolatfx
25 Mar 2024, 08:39

RE: About prices used in real-time SMA

PanagiotisCharalampous said: 

Hi there,

It uses the last x prices defined by the MA period including the current one.

Best regards,

Panagiotis

thank you. I use the closing price of the candlestick for SMA calculation, but in real time, the candlestick is not completed yet. What should I use instead of the closing price in such a case?

@bolatfx

PanagiotisCharalampous
25 Mar 2024, 08:40

RE: RE: About prices used in real-time SMA

bolatfx said: 

PanagiotisCharalampous said: 

Hi there,

It uses the last x prices defined by the MA period including the current one.

Best regards,

Panagiotis

thank you. I use the closing price of the candlestick for SMA calculation, but in real time, the candlestick is not completed yet. What should I use instead of the closing price in such a case?

The current bid price

@PanagiotisCharalampous
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