Live example
Settings and defaults
| Setting | Default | Allowed range |
|---|---|---|
| Price source | Close | Open, High, Low, Close, High-low average, Typical price, OHLC average |
| Period in bars | 28 | 1 to 500 |
What it plots
Drawn in its own pane below the price chart, with its own scale.
| Line | Unit | Drawn as | First value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Line | Ratio | Line | after 29 candles |
Calculation notes
- Price range over N observations divided by movement over N transitions, requiring N + 1 bars. A flat window returns 0. Unlike Efficiency Ratio, this measures the window range rather than its endpoint change.
Questions
What are the default settings of Vertical Horizontal Filter (VHF)?
The defaults are Price source: Close, Period in bars: 28. You can change every setting on the live chart.
Can I use Vertical Horizontal Filter (VHF) 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.