Drawdown

How far the value sits below its previous high, at a point in time.

Formula

Drawdown = Value ÷ Highest value so far − 1

How to read it

0% at every new high. The time spent below 0% is the time underwater.

How to use it

Shows where a series stands against its own high right now.

Also called: drawdown, current dd, average drawdown, median drawdown.

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