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ka66: Average Bar Range

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Average True Range (ATR) Historical Volatility
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Averages price ranges (high - low) across a set of bars in a given timeframe. Additionally, also plots the Average True Range (ATR) as a better comparison for volatility.

Configurable period and averaging mechanism.

Useful for gauging minimum profits and price movement over a period, a filter for historical volatility.

Furthermore, executing trades is better done with channels like ATR/Keltner channels, or Bollinger Bands.
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