How do you calculate the relative strength index (RSI)?

@cornelius.fay 

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. It provides an indication of whether an asset is overbought or oversold.

The formula to calculate the RSI is as follows:

RSI = 100 - (100 / (1 + RS))

1. Calculate the relative strength (RS): RS = Average Gain / Average Loss First, calculate the difference between the closing price of the current period and the previous period: Gain = Current Close - Previous Close (if positive) Loss = Previous Close - Current Close (if negative) Next, calculate the average gains and average losses over a specified time period (usually 14 periods): Average Gain = Sum of Gains over the period / Number of periods Average Loss = Sum of Losses over the period / Number of periods
2. Calculate the relative strength index (RSI) using the formula mentioned earlier: RSI = 100 - (100 / (1 + RS))

The RSI is usually plotted on a scale of 0 to 100. Traditionally, a reading above 70 indicates an overbought asset, suggesting a potential sell signal. Conversely, a reading below 30 indicates an oversold asset, suggesting a potential buy signal. However, these levels can be adjusted based on the specific market and timeframe considered.

It is important to note that RSI is just one of many technical indicators and should be used in conjunction with other forms of analysis to make informed trading decisions.

@cornelius.fay 

To calculate the Relative Strength Index (RSI), you need to follow these steps:

1. Determine the time period you want to use for the calculation. The most common period used is 14, but you can adjust it to your preference.
2. Calculate the daily gains and losses for each day within the chosen time period. If the closing price of the current day is higher than the previous day's closing price, it is considered a gain. If the closing price is lower, it is considered a loss.
3. Calculate the average gain and average loss for the chosen time period. To do this, sum up all the gains and losses and divide them by the number of periods. Average Gain = Sum of Gains / Number of Periods Average Loss = Sum of Losses / Number of Periods
4. Calculate the relative strength (RS) by dividing the average gain by the average loss. If there are no losses in the chosen period, the RS will be infinity, which is not valid for RSI calculations. In this case, the RS is typically set to 100. RS = Average Gain / Average Loss
5. Calculate the RSI using the formula: RSI = 100 - (100 / (1 + RS))

The resulting RSI value will range between 0 and 100. A reading above 70 is typically considered overbought, suggesting a potential price decrease, while a reading below 30 is considered oversold, suggesting a potential price increase. Remember to adjust these levels based on the specific market and timeframe you are analyzing.

It's important to note that the RSI is just one tool a**** many and should be used in combination with other forms of analysis to make informed trading decisions.