FOREX: Explaining Average True Range (ATR)

Currency volatility is at its highest point since the year 2000, as the markets swing wildly while absorbing bad news of historic proportions. The head spinning moves we've seen recently have driven the Average True Range, also known as ATR, of the major currency pairs to levels that are rarely reached. In this article, we will explore the basic mechanics of ATR and explain why it is so important to forex traders.

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