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Visualizing Smoothed Keltner Channel Levels with Filled Bands

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Summary

This indicator draws two colored filled rectangles on a selected bar to show the space between two Keltner channel values. Its configurable inputs include the smoothing method and length, two deviation ratios, the applied price, band colors, the bar used for signal values, and the length of the displayed bands. The stated purpose is to make the channel levels visible as a chart overlay.

The document supplies parameter definitions and identifies an external smoothing library needed by the indicator. It does not explain how the channel values are calculated, how to interpret the rectangles as trading signals, or how to manage entries and exits. No backtest or other performance evidence is provided, so the display alone does not establish that the indicator predicts price direction or improves a strategy.

Key ideas

  • The indicator displays filled areas between two Keltner channel values on a selected bar.
  • Users can configure the smoothing method, averaging length, deviation ratios, and applied price.
  • Color, signal bar, and band length are also configurable inputs.
  • The indicator relies on an external smoothing library.
  • The document provides no trading rules or performance evidence for the visualization.

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Technical indicatorsVolatility

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