OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Avg Candle Size (Ticks) – Last 9 Closed Bars
What it does:
Shows the average candle size in ticks for the last N closed bars (defaults to 9). I built this so I can glance at a 5-min chart and instantly know the typical bar size in ticks, updating only after each bar closes (no intrabar wiggle).
How it works:
Measures each bar’s full range (High–Low), not ATR and not candle body.
Averages the last N closed bars, converts to ticks using syminfo.mintick.
Displays a simple line plus a small readout (e.g., “32 ticks”).
Why I built it:
Gives me a realistic sense of current volatility in ticks so I can size stops/targets quickly without doing mental math.
Extras:
Lookback is configurable (default 9).
Optional rounding (floor/nearest/ceil).
Works on any timeframe/instrument that has a defined tick size.
If you want it to match ATR exactly (in ticks), swap the range calc for ta.atr(len) / syminfo.mintick
Shows the average candle size in ticks for the last N closed bars (defaults to 9). I built this so I can glance at a 5-min chart and instantly know the typical bar size in ticks, updating only after each bar closes (no intrabar wiggle).
How it works:
Measures each bar’s full range (High–Low), not ATR and not candle body.
Averages the last N closed bars, converts to ticks using syminfo.mintick.
Displays a simple line plus a small readout (e.g., “32 ticks”).
Why I built it:
Gives me a realistic sense of current volatility in ticks so I can size stops/targets quickly without doing mental math.
Extras:
Lookback is configurable (default 9).
Optional rounding (floor/nearest/ceil).
Works on any timeframe/instrument that has a defined tick size.
If you want it to match ATR exactly (in ticks), swap the range calc for ta.atr(len) / syminfo.mintick
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.