Bollinger BandWidth

How wide the Bollinger Bands are, as a fraction of their middle — low in a squeeze.

Formula

BandWidth = (Upper − Lower) ÷ Middle

How to read it

A multi-month low is the classic 'squeeze' before a breakout.

How to use it

Find volatility squeezes, which often precede breakouts; pair it with the direction of the break.

In Kereon

Charts · Superchart. Defaults 20 and 2; a fraction, not multiplied by 100.

Also called: bandwidth, band width, squeeze.

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