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Signals of the Indicator Envelopes

Signals of the Indicator Envelopes

This module of signals is based on the market models of the indicator Envelopes. The mechanism of making trade decisions based on signals obtained from the modules is described in a separate section.

Conditions of Generation of Signals

Below you can find the description of conditions when the module passes a signal to an Expert Advisor.

Signal TypeDescription of Conditions
For buying- The price is near the lower line of the indicator at the analyzed bar.

Envelopes - Buy Signal
- The price crossed the upper line of the indicator at the analyzed bar.

Envelopes - Buy Signal
For selling- The price is near the upper line of the indicator at the analyzed bar.

Envelopes - Sell Signal
- The price crossed the lower line of the indicator at the analyzed bar.

Envelopes - Sell Signal
No objections to buyingNo signals.
No objections to sellingNo signals.

Note

Depending on the mode of operation of an Expert Advisor (“Every tick” or “Open prices only”) an analyzed bar is either the current bar (with index 0), or the last formed bar (with index 1).

Adjustable Parameters

This module has the following adjustable parameters:

ParameterDescription
WeightWeight of signal of the module in the interval 0 to 1.
PeriodMAPeriod of calculation of the indicator.
ShiftShift of the indicator along the time axis (in bars).
MethodMethod of averaging.
AppliedA price series used for calculation of the indicator.
DeviationDeviation of the envelope borders from the center line (MA) in percentage terms.
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