APO (Absolute Price Oscillator)

Indicator Description

APO (Absolute Price Oscillator) is a momentum indicator that measures price momentum by calculating the difference between two moving averages of different periods.

Function Information

• Function Name: APO
• Input Parameters:
  • #Kline: K-line data
• Parameter Settings:
  • fastperiod: Fast period (default: 12)
  • slowperiod: Slow period (default: 26)
  • matype: Moving average type (default: 0)
• Output: APO value

Calculation Principle

APO is calculated using the following formula:

APO = FastMA - SlowMA

Where:

• FastMA is the fast period moving average
• SlowMA is the slow period moving average

Usage Scenarios

1. Momentum Analysis
2. Trend Confirmation
3. Trading Signal Generation
4. Market State Analysis

Usage Recommendations

1. APO > 0 indicates upward momentum
2. APO < 0 indicates downward momentum
3. Watch for APO zero-line crossovers
4. Pay attention to market environment changes