Smoothed Kijun-Sen for Medium-Term Momentum Analysis

Summary

The Kijun-Sen is introduced as a central line in the Ichimoku system and a way to assess medium-term momentum. Its calculation resembles the Tenkan-Sen calculation, but uses a longer lookback period to reflect longer-term price movement. The source does not provide the explicit formula or numerical settings, so it offers a conceptual description rather than implementation details.

The variation discussed smooths input prices before calculating the line, rather than smoothing the resulting Kijun-Sen values. This is presented as a way to produce a smoother line while reducing lag and filtering some possible false signals. The stated effect is not supported with examples, tests, or performance comparisons, and smoothing settings will affect the result. Setting the smoothing period to one or less disables the added smoothing and reproduces the original Kijun-Sen.

Key ideas

• The Kijun-Sen is an Ichimoku line used to assess medium-term momentum.\nIts calculation uses a longer period than the Tenkan-Sen calculation.\nThis variant smooths prices before calculating the line.\nA smoothing period of one or less restores the original indicator values.\nThe claimed reduction in false signals is not accompanied by comparative evidence.

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