Pivot point calculator
Support and resistance for the next session from the previous session's high, low and close.
| Resistance | |
|---|---|
| R3 | 1.2150 |
| R2 | 1.2100 |
| R1 | 1.2050 |
| Pivot | 1.2000 |
| Support | |
| S1 | 1.1950 |
| S2 | 1.1900 |
| S3 | 1.1850 |
How pivot points are calculated
The pivot is the average of the previous session's high, low and close. Support and resistance levels are spread around it by the size of that session's range.
Classic is the most watched. Camarilla keeps levels close to the close and suits range trading. Woodie gives the close more weight, and DeMark uses the relation between open and close.
Classic pivot = (high + low + close) ÷ 3R1 = 2 × pivot − low, S1 = 2 × pivot − highCamarilla R4 = close + 1.1 × (high − low) ÷ 2
Questions
Which session should I use?
For intraday trading, the previous day's high, low and close. The forex day closes at 17:00 New York time, which is what the live fill uses. For swing trading use the previous week.
How do traders use pivot points?
Price above the pivot is read as a bullish bias and below it as bearish. The R and S levels serve as targets, stop areas or places to watch for a reversal or a breakout.
Classic or Camarilla?
Classic levels are wider and suit trending days. Camarilla levels sit tighter around the close: traders fade moves at R3 and S3 and follow breakouts beyond R4 and S4.
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