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Bars Since VIX Median

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VIX CBOE Volatility Index Volatility SPX (S&P 500 Index)
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BARS SINCE VIX17 Median by dime (v1.0 release) 04/02/2017
(Inspired by "Bars Since the last RSI Extreme" from DRodriguezFX)

This indicator is useful in tracking how many daily bars since the VIX was last at a historically 'normal' range.

Currently the VIX has been in a period of low volatility for a period of 98 daily bars since the VIX was last at the 17 historical median.

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