Volatility Zero-Trend C-C

Name Type Prerequisite Use Cases
Volatility Zero-Trend C-C (Z-Trend Vol) Volatility OHLC Data Useful for high-frequency data where drift is negligible.

Definition

A variance calculation that assumes the mean return (drift) is zero.

Mathematical Equation

\[\n\sqrt{\frac{1}{n} \sum (\ln(\frac{C_t}{C_{t-1}}))^2}\n\]

Special cases

  • Maximum possible value: Unbounded
  • Minimum possible value: 0
  • Behavior: Moves independently measuring close-to-close variance without assuming trend.

Visualization

Volatility Zero-Trend C-C

Trading Significance

  • Category: Volatility

  • Use Case: Useful for high-frequency data where drift is negligible.