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Dynamic Range CCI with Volatility-Based Oscillator Boundaries

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Summary

This indicator combines a CCI-like calculation on changes in closing price with two stages of exponential smoothing. It then computes the standard deviation of the smoothed oscillator and uses rolling highs and lows of that deviation to create dynamic upper and lower boundaries. The displayed series are intended to show the oscillator alongside bounds that adapt to recent variability.

The description explains the construction but does not specify parameter values, trading rules, or how to interpret boundary crossings. It provides no chart examples, backtest, or evidence that the indicator improves entries or exits. The formula’s precise behavior depends on the selected lookback and smoothing lengths, which are not supplied. Treat it as an indicator implementation concept that would need validation and clear signal rules before use in a strategy.

Key ideas

  • The indicator applies a CCI-style normalization to changes in closing price.
  • Two exponential smoothing passes are applied to the normalized series.
  • Rolling extrema of the oscillator’s standard deviation define adaptive boundaries.
  • The document gives no signal rules, parameter settings, or performance evidence.

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