SMA (Simple Moving Average)

Indicator Description

SMA (Simple Moving Average) is the most basic type of moving average. It smooths price movements by calculating the arithmetic average of prices over a certain period.

Function Information

• Function Name: SMA
• Input Parameters:
  • #Kline: K-line data
• Parameter Settings:
  • timeperiod: Time period (default: 30)
• Output: Moving average value

Calculation Principle

SMA is calculated using the following formula:

SMA = (Price1 + Price2 + ... + Pricen) / n

Where:

• Price1 to Pricen are the prices of n periods
• n is the time period

Usage Scenarios

1. Trend identification and tracking
2. Support and resistance level judgment
3. Price breakout confirmation
4. Trading signal generation