Swing Shift Oscillator Detects Moving Average Slope Reversals

Summary

Swing Shift is an oscillator that tracks moving-average slope relative to a configurable threshold. It calculates a normalized difference between the current moving average and an anchor value. When the slope crosses the positive threshold while the prior trend state is inactive, the indicator resets its anchor and marks an upswing; a crossing below the negative threshold while the prior state is active resets it and marks a downswing. Otherwise, the previous anchor and trend state persist.

The indicator exposes the averaging period, calculation method, applied price, and slope threshold as settings. Its histogram changes direction to signal a shift. The document provides the formula and state rules but no performance evidence, parameter guidance, or testing across instruments and timeframes. It describes a technical indicator, not a complete entry, exit, or risk-managed trading strategy.

Key ideas

• Swing Shift tracks moving-average slope and compares it with positive and negative thresholds.
• A threshold crossing in the opposite direction from the prior trend resets the anchor and changes the trend state.
• The oscillator uses a normalized difference between the moving average and its anchor.
• Its settings include period, averaging method, applied price, and threshold.
• The description supplies no evidence that the indicator is profitable or robust across markets.

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