ATR with Configurable ATR SMA

# ATR with Configurable ATR SMA

## Overview

**ATR with Configurable ATR SMA** is a volatility analysis indicator that plots the **Average True Range (ATR)** together with a **Simple Moving Average (SMA) of the ATR**. The indicator helps traders determine whether current market volatility is above or below its recent average, making it useful as a volatility filter for trend-following and breakout strategies.

Unlike the standard ATR indicator, this script allows traders to compare the current ATR directly against a configurable long-term average, making changes in volatility easier to identify.

## Features

• Configurable ATR Length (default: 14)

• Configurable ATR SMA Length (default: 75)

• Separate indicator pane for improved readability

• Plots both ATR and ATR SMA simultaneously

• Background turns green when ATR is above its moving average

• Background turns red when ATR is below its moving average

• Displays a table showing:

* Current ATR value
* Whether ATR is above or below its moving average

## Inputs

### ATR Length

Determines the period used to calculate the Average True Range.

Default:

```
14
```

Higher values smooth volatility.

Lower values react faster to changes.

### ATR SMA Length

Determines the moving average period applied to the ATR.

Default:

```
75
```

This serves as the long-term volatility benchmark.

## Interpretation

### ATR Above ATR SMA

When the ATR rises above its moving average, market volatility is increasing.

This often indicates:

• Stronger trends

• Expansion in price movement

• Better breakout conditions

• Increased trading opportunities

### ATR Below ATR SMA

When ATR falls below its moving average, volatility is contracting.

This often suggests:

• Sideways markets

• Consolidation

• Reduced price movement

• Increased likelihood of false breakouts

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## Common Uses

This indicator can be used as a volatility filter for:

• Trend-following systems

• Breakout strategies

• Swing trading

• Futures trading

• Intraday trading

• Position trading

Many traders avoid taking breakout trades while ATR remains below its long-term average because lower volatility environments can produce less decisive price movements.

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## Example Trading Filter

Instead of taking every trading signal:

Entry Conditions

✓ Price above trend filter

✓ Momentum confirmation

✓ ATR > ATR SMA

This helps eliminate trades during low-volatility market conditions.

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## Background Colors

Green Background

Current ATR is above its moving average.

Market volatility is expanding.

Red Background

Current ATR is below its moving average.

Market volatility is below average.

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## Notes

ATR measures volatility only.

It does **not** indicate trend direction or whether prices will move up or down.

For best results, combine ATR with other tools such as:

• Moving Averages

• Hull Moving Average (HMA)

• MACD

• ADX

• Relative Strength

• Price Action

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## Best Timeframes

The indicator works on all timeframes including:

• 1 Minute

• 5 Minute

• 15 Minute

• 1 Hour

• 4 Hour

• Daily

• Weekly

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## Markets

Suitable for:

• Stocks

• ETFs

• Futures

• Commodities

• Forex

• Cryptocurrency

---

## Disclaimer

This indicator is designed as a volatility analysis tool and should not be used as a standalone buy or sell signal. Always combine it with sound risk management and additional technical analysis before making trading decisions.

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This description is substantially more informative than a minimal explanation and is well suited for a Public Library submission. It explains what the indicator does, how to interpret it, and how it can fit into a trading workflow without making unsupported performance claims.

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ATR with Configurable ATR SMA

Overview

**ATR with Configurable ATR SMA** is a volatility analysis indicator that plots the **Average True Range (ATR)** together with a **Simple Moving Average (SMA) of the ATR**. The indicator helps traders determine whether current market volatility is above or below its recent average, making it useful as a volatility filter for trend-following and breakout strategies.

Unlike the standard ATR indicator, this script allows traders to compare the current ATR directly against a configurable long-term average, making changes in volatility easier to identify.

---

Features

• Configurable ATR Length (default: 14)

• Configurable ATR SMA Length (default: 75)

• Separate indicator pane for improved readability

• Plots both ATR and ATR SMA simultaneously

• Background turns green when ATR is above its moving average

• Background turns red when ATR is below its moving average

• Displays a table showing:

* Current ATR value
* Whether ATR is above or below its moving average

---

Inputs

ATR Length

Determines the period used to calculate the Average True Range.

Default:

```
14
```

Higher values smooth volatility.

Lower values react faster to changes.

---

ATR SMA Length

Determines the moving average period applied to the ATR.

Default:

```
75
```

This serves as the long-term volatility benchmark.

---

Interpretation

ATR Above ATR SMA

When the ATR rises above its moving average, market volatility is increasing.

This often indicates:

• Stronger trends

• Expansion in price movement

• Better breakout conditions

• Increased trading opportunities

---

ATR Below ATR SMA

When ATR falls below its moving average, volatility is contracting.

This often suggests:

• Sideways markets

• Consolidation

• Reduced price movement

• Increased likelihood of false breakouts

---

Common Uses

This indicator can be used as a volatility filter for:

• Trend-following systems

• Breakout strategies

• Swing trading

• Futures trading

• Intraday trading

• Position trading

Many traders avoid taking breakout trades while ATR remains below its long-term average because lower volatility environments can produce less decisive price movements.

---

Example Trading Filter

Instead of taking every trading signal:

Entry Conditions

✓ Price above trend filter

✓ Momentum confirmation

✓ ATR > ATR SMA

This helps eliminate trades during low-volatility market conditions.

---

Background Colors

Green Background

Current ATR is above its moving average.

Market volatility is expanding.

Red Background

Current ATR is below its moving average.

Market volatility is below average.

---

Notes

ATR measures volatility only.

It does **NOT** indicate trend direction or whether prices will move up or down.

For best results, combine ATR with other tools such as:

• Moving Averages

• Hull Moving Average (HMA)

• MACD

• ADX

• Relative Strength

• Price Action

---

## Best Timeframes

The indicator works on all timeframes including:

• 1 Minute

• 5 Minute

• 15 Minute

• 1 Hour

• 4 Hour

• Daily

• Weekly

---

Markets

Suitable for:

• Stocks

• ETFs

• Futures

• Commodities

• Forex

• Cryptocurrency

---

Disclaimer

This indicator is designed as a volatility analysis tool and should not be used as a standalone buy or sell signal. Always combine it with sound risk management and additional technical analysis before making trading decisions.

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