RSI Multi Symbol/Time Frame Detector

9 Feb 2023

This code is an implementation of the Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicator, which is a popular momentum indicator used in technical analysis. The RSI measures the strength of an asset's price action and provides information on whether the asset is overbought or oversold. The code also calculates a moving average of the RSI and allows the user to choose the type of moving average to be calculated (SMA, EMA, SMMA, WMA, or VWMA).

The user can select from different time frames (5, 15, 60, or 240), symbols (SP:SPX, OANDA:EURUSD, or OANDA:NZDUSD), RSI lengths, and moving average types and lengths.

The code starts by defining a function called "ma" for calculating different types of moving averages. This function takes as input the source data for the moving average calculation (the RSI), the length of the moving average, and the type of moving average. The function uses a switch statement to return the appropriate calculation based on the inputted moving average type.

Next, the code calculates the RSI and its moving average. The RSI is calculated using the well-known formula for the RSI, which involves calculating the average gains and losses over a specified period of time and then dividing the average gains by the average losses. The moving average is calculated using the "ma" function defined earlier.

Finally, the code allows the user to choose the symbol and time frame to be used in the RSI calculation, as well as the length of the RSI and the moving average, and the type of moving average. The user can choose from three symbols (SP:SPX, OANDA:EURUSD, OANDA:NZDUSD) and four time frames (5, 15, 60, and 240 minutes). The code then uses the "request.security" function to retrieve the RSI calculation for the selected symbol and time frame.

Note: This code is example for you to use multi timeframe/symbol in your indicator or Strategy , also prevent Repainting Calculation