[blackcat] L2 Ehlers Recursive Median Oscillator

Level: 2

Background

John F. Ehlers introuced Recursive Median Oscillator in Mar, 2018.

Function

In “Recursive Median Filters” in Mar, 2018, John Ehlers presented an approach for filtering out extreme price and volume data that could throw off typical averaging calculations. Dr. Ehlers’ line in digital signal processing extends to removing extreme spikes in financial data, but utilizing the median average value in the recursive filter calculations. By removing these extremities, the actual extremities that occur in the underlying data may be better determined. Ehlers goes on to present a novel oscillator using this technique, comparing its response to the well-known RSI. He notes that by being able to smooth the data with the least amount of lag, the recursive median oscillator may give the trader a better view of the bigger picture.

The recursive median filter (RMF) ignores the spiking-types of the price noise. RMF uses an exponential moving average of the five-period median of the source data to produce a smoothing of the signal while avoiding spikes. The recursive median oscillator (RMO) is an oscillator built along the same principles. The RMO has less lag and a faster response to the larger moves in the price data.


Key Signal

RMO --> Ehlers Recursive Median Oscillator fast line
RMO --> Ehlers Recursive Median Oscillator slow line


Pros and Cons

100% John F. Ehlers definition translation, even variable names are the same. This help readers who would like to use pine to read his book.

Remarks

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