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A moving average smooths out short-term fluctuations in data by averaging values over a sliding window. Simple moving averages (SMA) and exponential moving averages (EMA) are core tools in financial analysis and signal processing.
Formule
Simple MA_n = (x₁ + x₂ + ... + xₙ) / n; Exponential: EMA = α × xₜ + (1−α) × EMAₜ₋₁
- x₁, x₂, ..., xₙ
- data points
- n
- window size (period)
- α
- smoothing factor — for exponential moving average
- MA_n
- moving average
Stapsgewijze handleiding
- 1SMA(n) = average of last n values
- 2EMA uses a weighting factor k = 2/(n+1)
- 3EMA(t) = value×k + EMA(t−1)×(1−k)
- 4EMA reacts faster to recent changes than SMA
Uitgewerkte voorbeelden
Invoer
Data: 10,12,14,13,15, window=3
Resultaat
SMA: —,—,12,13,14
Invoer
EMA-3 same data
Resultaat
Puts more weight on recent values
Veelgestelde vragen
What is the difference between simple and exponential moving average?
SMA: all n values weighted equally. EMA: recent values weighted more heavily, responsive to changes.
How do I choose the window size n?
Larger n smooths more (less noise, less responsive). Smaller n is more responsive but noisier. Use domain knowledge.
Is moving average used for forecasting?
MA smooths historical data and can suggest trends, but it's backward-looking. ARIMA and other methods forecast better.
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