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€$
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NQ
NAS 100 22,918 ▼ -0.65%
Bitcoin 66,612 ▲ +1.00%
Au
XAU / USD 2,318.4 ▲ +0.53%
£$
GBP / USD 1.3175 ▼ -0.06%
Ξ
Ethereum 2,042.5 ▲ +2.94%
DJ
US 30 42,518 ▼ -0.21%
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Technical Analysis Intermediate 1 min read

Williams %R

Definition
Momentum indicator showing overbought/oversold levels.

Williams %R is a momentum indicator that measures overbought and oversold levels. It compares the current price to the highest price over a specific period, typically 14 periods. The formula is 100 * (Highest High - Close) / (Highest High - Lowest Low).

Williams %R matters as it helps traders identify potential reversals in the market. When the indicator is above -20, the asset is considered overbought, suggesting a potential sell signal. Conversely, when it's below -80, the asset is oversold, indicating a potential buy signal. For example, if Williams %R on EUR/USD is -15, it suggests the pair might be overbought, and a sell signal could be triggered.