Live example
Settings and defaults
| Setting | Default | Allowed range |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Close | Open, High, Low, Close, High-low average, Typical price, OHLC average |
| Length | 10 | 2 to 500 |
| Periods per year | Not set | 1 to 31,622,400 |
What it plots
Drawn in its own pane below the price chart, with its own scale.
| Line | Unit | Drawn as | First value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Line | Percent | Line | after 11 candles |
Questions
What are the default settings of Historical Volatility (HV)?
The defaults are Source: Close, Length: 10, Periods per year: Not set. You can change every setting on the live chart.
Can I use Historical Volatility (HV) 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.