Maximum Over Period (MaxPrd)

This function is available on the Add Study window and in the Formula Toolbox.

MaxPrd returns the maximum value of an expression looking back over a specific number of bars. The unique value of MaxPrd the number of bars in the look back is determined by a condition being met.

For example: MaxPrd(High(@),BarsSince (MA1(@,9) Xabove MA2(@,18) returns to highest value traded since the first moving average crossed above the second moving average.

Example: MaxPrd(@,6)

 

Parameter

Description

Display

Opens a sub-window with display properties:

      Color = Select a line color.

      Weight = Type a value for line thickness.

      Display = Select line style: line, histogram, or dash.

      ShareScale = Assign a behavior for functions and studies sharing the vertical scale:

      Auto = System determine whether sharing is feasible.

      On = Scale is shared regardless of the functions and studies displayed.

      Off = Scale is not shared.

MarkIt

Opens the Specify Conditions for Marking Bar window.

Price

Price used for calculations.

Period

Number of bars used in the calculation.