Relative vigor index (RVI)

How strongly bars close away from their open, relative to their range.

Formula

RVI = average over N of weighted(Close − Open) ÷ weighted(High − Low)
weights 1, 2, 2, 1 over the last four bars; the signal uses the same weights

How to read it

Above zero, bars are closing above their opens — bullish vigor.

How to use it

Confirms trend strength; crossings of the signal line mark turns.

In Kereon

Charts · Superchart. Default 10; zero line drawn.

Also called: relative vigor, rvgi, vigor.

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