Garman–Klass volatility

A volatility estimate from each day's open, high, low and close.

Formula

σ² = mean over N days of ½ × ln(High ÷ Low)² − (2 ln 2 − 1) × ln(Close ÷ Open)²
Volatility = √σ² × √252

How to use it

Uses all four prices of each day for a sharper estimate.

Limitations

Assumes no drift and no overnight gaps.

In Kereon

Investing · price record. Over 20 sessions, annualized.

Also called: garman-klass, garman klass.

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