By integrating customizable percentile bands, gradient coloring for performance visualization, and dynamic ratio analysis, this indicator assists in understanding how one metal is performing relative to another, making it useful for trend tracking, risk management, and portfolio allocation.
⚪ Ratio Calculation
- The core of this indicator is the metal ratio, calculated by dividing the price of Metal 1 by Metal 2.
- A rising ratio means Metal 1 is outperforming Metal 2.
- A falling ratio means Metal 2 is outperforming Metal 1.
- The indicator automatically retrieves live market prices of Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium to compute the ratio.
⚪ Quantile Ratio Bands
- The indicator calculates the highest (max) and lowest (min) ratio levels over a user-defined period.
- It also plots quantile bands at the 10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentiles, providing deeper statistical insights into how extreme or average the current ratio is.
- The median (Q50) acts as a reference level, showing whether the ratio is above or below its historical midpoint.
⚪ Interpretation Table
- The Ratio Interpretation Table provides a text-based summary of the ratio’s strength.
- It detects whether Metal 1 is at a historical high, low, or within common ranges.
- This helps traders and investors make informed decisions on whether the ratio is overextended, mean-reverting, or trending.
⚪ Precious Metals Table
- Displays live market prices for Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium.
- Prices are shown in different units (oz, kg, grams, and troy ounces) based on user preferences.
- A color-coded system highlights price changes, making it easier to track market movements.
⚪ Physical Holding Calculator
- Users can enter their precious metal holdings to estimate their current value.
- The system adjusts calculations based on weight, purity (24K, 22K, etc.), and unit of measurement.
- The holding value is displayed in the selected currency (USD, EUR, GBP, etc.).
Example (Gold/Silver Ratio): If the GSR is above the 90th percentile, gold is very expensive relative to silver, suggesting a potential buying opportunity in silver and/or a selling opportunity in gold.
Example (Gold/Silver Ratio): If the GSR is below the 10th percentile, gold is very cheap relative to silver, suggesting a potential buying opportunity in gold and/or a selling opportunity in silver.
⚪ Common Strategy Based on GSR Insights
A common approach involves monitoring the ratio for extreme values based on historical data. When the ratio reaches historically high levels, it suggests that gold is expensive relative to silver, potentially indicating a buying opportunity for silver and/or a selling opportunity for gold. Conversely, when the ratio is at historically low levels, silver is expensive relative to gold, suggesting a potential buying opportunity for gold and/or selling opportunity for silver. This mean-reversion strategy relies on the tendency of the GSR to return to its historical average over time.