Live example
Settings and defaults
| Setting | Default | Allowed range |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive period | 40 | 25 to 500 |
| Source | Close | Open, High, Low, Close, High-low average, Typical price, OHLC average |
What it plots
Drawn on the price chart, on the same scale as the candles.
| Line | Unit | Drawn as | First value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Price | Line | after 44 candles |
Calculation notes
- Adapts smoothing to the RMS-normalized two-bar price difference. Default period 40 needs 44 valid bars. TraderAI permits 25 to 500; a flat prepared window holds the previous average. Missing data restarts preparation.
Questions
What are the default settings of Deviation-Scaled Moving Average?
The defaults are Adaptive period: 40, Source: Close. You can change every setting on the live chart.
Can I use Deviation-Scaled Moving Average for free on TraderAI?
Yes. Every indicator in the library can be added to the free live chart. The free plan keeps up to 2 indicators active at the same time; Pro lets you combine more on one chart.
Educational content. Indicators describe past prices; they do not predict future prices and are not investment advice.