CAD CHF JPY (Index) vs USDDescription:
Analyze the combined performance of CAD, CHF, and JPY against the USD with this customized Forex currency index. This tool enables traders to gain a broader perspective of how these three currencies behave relative to the US Dollar by aggregating their movements into a single index. It’s a versatile tool designed for traders seeking actionable insights and trend identification.
Core Features:
Flexible Display Options:
Choose between Line Mode for a simplified view of the index trend or Candlestick Mode for detailed analysis of price action.
Custom Weight Adjustments:
Fine-tune the weight of each currency pair (USD/CAD, USD/CHF, USD/JPY) to better reflect your trading priorities or market expectations.
Moving Average Integration:
Add a moving average to smooth the data and identify trends more effectively. Choose your preferred type: SMA, EMA, WMA, or VWMA, and configure the number of periods to suit your strategy.
Streamlined Calculation:
The index aggregates data from USD/CAD, USD/CHF, and USD/JPY using a weighted average of their OHLC (Open, High, Low, Close) values, ensuring accuracy and adaptability to different market conditions.
Practical Applications:
Trend Identification:
Use the Line Mode with a moving average to confirm whether CAD, CHF, and JPY collectively show strength or weakness against the USD. A rising trendline signals currency strength, while a declining line suggests USD dominance.
Weight-Based Analysis:
If CAD is expected to lead, adjust its weight higher relative to CHF and JPY to emphasize its influence in the index. This customization makes the indicator adaptable to your market outlook.
Actionable Insights:
Identify key reversal points or breakout opportunities by analyzing the interaction of the index with its moving average. Combined with other technical tools, this indicator becomes a robust addition to any trader’s toolkit.
Additional Notes:
This indicator is a valuable resource for comparing the collective behavior of CAD, CHF, and JPY against the USD. Pair it with additional oscillators or divergence tools for a comprehensive market overview.
Perfect for both intraday analysis and swing trading strategies. Combine it with EUR GPB AUD (Index) indicator.
Good Profits!
CADUSD
Currency Strength Index by zdmreCurrency strength expresses the value of currency. For economists, it is often calculated as purchasing power, while for financial traders, it can be described as an indicator, reflecting many factors related to the currency; for example, fundamental data, overall economic performance (stability) or interest rates.
The method used in this indicator is its strength against the US Dollar (xxxUSD)
Currencies:
EUR
GBP
AUD
NZD
JPY
CNY
CAD
Your Symbol (Optionally) defval: TRYUSD
You can also optionally add a symbol. However, this unit must be in the form of xxxUSD
Trading The Loonie (CADUSD)A port of the trading strategy described at technical.traders.com
"In “Trading The Loonie,” which appeared in the December 2015 issue of STOCKS & COMMODITIES, author Markos Katsanos
explains the heavy correlation between the Canadian dollar and crude oil. He then goes on to describe how one could
trade this correlation. Using similar logic as that employed in Bollinger Bands, Katsanos has built a study to
provide buy and sell signals for trading the Canadian dollar future."
See Also:
- Backtesting and forwardtesting (of TradingView Strategies)
- 9 Mistakes Quants Make that Cause Backtests to Lie (blog.quantopian.com)
- When Backtests Meet Reality (financial-hacker.com)
- Why MT4 backtesting does not work (www.stevehopwoodforex.com)
