OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Updated Chebyshev-Gauss Moving Average
This indicator applies the principles of Chebyshev-Gauss Quadrature to create a novel type of moving average. Inspired by reading https://rohangautam.github.io/blog/chebyshev_gauss/
What is Chebyshev-Gauss Quadrature?
It's a numerical method to approximate the integral of a function f(x) that is weighted byPine Script® over the interval [-1, 1]. The approximation is a simple sum: Pine Script® where xᵢ are special points called Chebyshev nodes.
How is this applied to a Moving Average?
A moving average can be seen as the "mean value" of the price over a lookback window. The mean value of a function with the Chebyshev weight is calculated as:
Pine Script®
The math simplifies beautifully, resulting in the mean being the simple arithmetic average of the function evaluated at the Chebyshev nodes:
Pine Script®
What's unique about this MA?
The Chebyshev nodes xᵢ are not evenly spaced. They are clustered towards the ends of the interval [-1, 1]. We map this interval to our lookback period. This means the moving average samples prices more intensely from the beginning and the end of the lookback window, and less intensely from the middle. This gives it a unique character, responding quickly to recent changes while also having a long "memory" of the start of the trend.
What is Chebyshev-Gauss Quadrature?
It's a numerical method to approximate the integral of a function f(x) that is weighted by
1/sqrt(1-x^2)
∫ f(x)/sqrt(1-x^2) dx ≈ (π/n) * Σ f(xᵢ)
How is this applied to a Moving Average?
A moving average can be seen as the "mean value" of the price over a lookback window. The mean value of a function with the Chebyshev weight is calculated as:
Mean = [∫ f(x)*w(x) dx] / [∫ w(x) dx]
The math simplifies beautifully, resulting in the mean being the simple arithmetic average of the function evaluated at the Chebyshev nodes:
Mean = (1/n) * Σ f(xᵢ)
What's unique about this MA?
The Chebyshev nodes xᵢ are not evenly spaced. They are clustered towards the ends of the interval [-1, 1]. We map this interval to our lookback period. This means the moving average samples prices more intensely from the beginning and the end of the lookback window, and less intensely from the middle. This gives it a unique character, responding quickly to recent changes while also having a long "memory" of the start of the trend.
Release Notes
Updated to use library Open-source script
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Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.