====== Forex - Volatility ======
Volatility Calculation Formula (Standard Deviation): The standard deviation of price data over a specified time period is employed to assess market volatility.
* The formula is represented as follows:
Volatility = sqrt(1/n * Σ((Price - AveragePrice)^2))
**NOTE:** In this formula:
* **n** represents the number of periods.
* **Price** denotes the price at each period.
* **AveragePrice** refers to the average price over the specified period.
* Calculating volatility, provides an insight into the magnitude of price fluctuations, which aids in decision-making.
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===== Average True Range (ATR) =====
ATR measures market volatility.
* ATR provides information about the potential range of price movement, aiding in setting appropriate stop-loss and take-profit levels.
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