Relative Volatility Index: Floating Levels and Smoothing

Summary

This note describes a Relative Volatility Index variant with optional floating threshold levels and added smoothing. Floating levels can change how the indicator behaves compared with fixed thresholds; the note presents them as useful when longer lookback periods make the indicator flatter and fixed levels less informative. Floating levels can be disabled by setting their period below the active range described.

The calculation also adds smoothing to reduce jumpy readings and limit excessive signals. The author says longer smoothing periods can be tried without significant lag, but recommends experimentation. No formula, chart, market example, or performance evidence is provided, so the claims are qualitative and should be independently evaluated before use. The text explains configuration choices rather than giving a complete trading system or entry and exit rules.

Key ideas

• Floating thresholds can alter the Relative Volatility Index’s behavior compared with fixed levels.
• The note presents floating levels as a way to keep thresholds useful with longer indicator periods.
• Added smoothing is intended to reduce jumpy readings and excessive signals.
• The suggested settings are qualitative and are not supported by documented tests or examples.

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