Historical Volatility (HV) Indicator – FX Replay Guide

The Historical Volatility (HV) Indicator in FX Replay gives traders a statistical view of how volatile an asset has been over a specified number of periods. By measuring the standard deviation of price returns, HV helps contextualize price behavior, volatility risk, and potential momentum shifts across any timeframe.

How Historical Volatility Works in FX Replay

• Calculates the standard deviation of price changes over a set number of bars.
• Commonly used with periods such as 10, 30, 60, or 180 days.
• Expressed as a percentage—higher values indicate more volatile movement.

How to Interpret HV in Trading

• High HV:
  • Price has been moving sharply, often in response to news, trend breakouts, or increased volume.
• Low HV:
  • Indicates tight consolidation or sideways movement, often seen before breakouts.
• Comparative Edge:
  • You can compare the HV of multiple assets or timeframes to rank volatility conditions.

FX Replay Use Cases for HV

1. Trend & Momentum Analysis

• Watch for HV spikes as early warnings of directional shifts.
• Combine with HTF PO3° or FVG zones to align volatility with structure.

2. Entry Timing & Risk Control

• High HV? Consider wider stops or smaller size.
• Low HV? Look for breakout setups or reversal zones.

3. Backtesting Conditions

• Overlay HV in Replay Mode to track how past volatility cycles aligned with your setups.

4. Strategy Validation:

• Use HV to filter out trades that occur in low-volatility chop.
• Validate whether trading during high or low HV periods impacts win rate and R:R.

Bonus: Historical Volatility Ratio (HVR)

• Use multiple HV indicators with different periods (e.g., 10 vs. 60).
• A declining short-term HV against long-term HV may suggest volatility contraction—setting up a potential expansion move.

Reminder:

Historical Volatility shows past behavior, while Implied Volatility is forward-looking (derived from options pricing). For a well-rounded approach, always use HV with structure, liquidity zones, and volume analysis.

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