平均真实波幅(ATR)计算器

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Calculate Average True Range to measure market volatility, set proper stop-loss levels, and determine position sizes based on volatility

价格数据输入

OHLC data provides more accurate ATR calculations
选择市场以载入示例数据
One price value per line, with most recent data at the top
One price value per line, with most recent data at the top
One price value per line, with most recent data at the top

ATR Parameters

Number of periods for ATR calculation (standard is 14)
Method used to average the true range values

仓位管理

Total trading account balance
Currency of your trading account
%
Percentage of account to risk per trade
Multiplier applied to ATR for stop loss distance

Understanding Average True Range (ATR)

Average True Range (ATR) is a technical indicator that measures market volatility by decomposing the entire range of an asset price for a specific period. ATR was developed by J. Welles Wilder Jr. and introduced in his 1978 book "New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems."

How ATR Works

ATR is calculated based on the True Range (TR), which takes into account gaps in price movement:

True Range = Max( (High - Low), |High - Previous Close|, |Low - Previous Close| )

The ATR is then typically a 14-period average of the True Range values:

ATR = Average of True Range over n periods

Wilder's original calculation used a smoothing method that gives more weight to recent data.

Interpreting ATR

  • Not Directional: ATR is a volatility indicator and does not provide information about price direction
  • Relative to Price: ATR values should be considered as a percentage of price for proper context
  • High Values: Indicate increased volatility, often at market bottoms, breakouts, or during fast-moving trends
  • Low Values: Suggest decreased volatility, often during consolidation phases or at market tops
  • Trend Changes: Sudden increases in ATR can signal potential breakouts or trend changes

ATR Trading Applications

Setting Stop-Loss Levels

ATR provides a volatility-based method for placing stop-losses:

Long Positions: Entry Price - (ATR × Multiplier)

Short Positions: Entry Price + (ATR × Multiplier)

Commonly used multipliers range from 1.5 to 3, depending on trading style and risk tolerance.

仓位管理

ATR helps determine appropriate position sizes based on volatility and account risk parameters:

Position Size = Risk Amount ÷ (ATR × Multiplier)

This ensures consistent risk exposure across different markets regardless of their volatility.

Trailing Stops

ATR can be used to create dynamic trailing stops that adjust based on market volatility:

Long Positions: Current Price - (ATR × Multiplier)

Short Positions: Current Price + (ATR × Multiplier)

These stops move with the market but maintain a volatility-based distance.

Profit Targets

ATR can help set realistic profit targets based on current market volatility:

Long Positions: Entry Price + (ATR × Target Multiplier)

Short Positions: Entry Price - (ATR × Target Multiplier)

Common target multipliers are 2× ATR for a 1:1 reward-to-risk ratio when using a 2× ATR stop-loss.

Tips for Using ATR Effectively

  • Use relative values - Always consider ATR as a percentage of price rather than just the absolute value
  • Adjust period length - Shorter periods (e.g., 5-7) are more responsive to recent volatility, while longer periods (e.g., 14-21) provide a more stable measure
  • Compare across timeframes - Analyze ATR across different timeframes to get a comprehensive view of volatility
  • Watch for extremes - Unusually high or low ATR values often precede significant market moves
  • Combine with trend indicators - ATR works best when combined with directional indicators like moving averages
  • Adjust stop multipliers - Use larger multipliers (e.g., 3-4) for volatile markets or longer-term trades, and smaller multipliers (e.g., 1.5-2) for less volatile markets or shorter-term trades

本工具计算什么

平均真实波幅(ATR)——衡量一项工具在单位时间内的典型波动幅度。

公式
TR = max(高 − 低、|高 − 前收|、|低 − 前收|);ATR = N 期 TR 的平均值
计算示例
若 EUR/USD 的 14 日 ATR 为 0.0075,即平均每日波动约 75 点。20 点止损明显落在正常波动范围之内。
何时使用
按实际波幅而非整数设定止损距离。
常见错误
ATR 只衡量波动幅度,不指示方向。ATR 上升代表波动加剧,并不代表价格上升。