Smoothing RSI Inputs with Jurik Moving Average Filtering

Summary

The note describes a way to smooth a relative strength index: apply Jurik-style smoothing to prices before calculating RSI. The stated motivation is to reduce false signals while keeping the result responsive to market changes. It presents the smoothed RSI as an indicator intended to show a cleaner reading than RSI calculated from unsmoothed prices.

The document gives no formula, parameter settings, chart, test results, or rules for acting on the indicator. Its claims about smoothness and fewer false signals are qualitative and are not supported with comparative evidence. Traders would need to define the Jurik filter settings, test the calculation on their data, and evaluate signal behavior across markets and time periods before relying on it.

Key ideas

• Applying a smoothing filter to prices before calculating RSI is one way to reduce noise in the indicator.
• The described filter is based on Jurik smoothing, which the note characterizes as responsive and smooth.
• The document provides no calculation details or empirical evidence for the claimed reduction in false signals.

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