FTB-C000507 / Implementation concept

Current-Inclusive Donchian Window

Current-Inclusive Donchian Window includes the current row's high and low when calculating the channel at that same row.

Also known ascurrent-bar Donchian channel

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Definitions

In plain terms

A new current high can equal the upper channel immediately, and a new current low can equal the lower channel immediately.

Technical

The window spans t-n+1 through t after the current bar is finalized and is the indicator contract selected by D07.

Scope

It is unsuitable for a strict same-row breakout test unless the comparison boundary is lagged.

Examples

  • A reviewer traces Current-Inclusive Donchian Window from aligned inputs through its first-ready row and edge cases before accepting a displayed value.

Common misconceptions

  • It is unsuitable for a strict same-row breakout test unless the comparison boundary is lagged.

Concept relationships

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Where this concept is used

Tutorials planned

These catalogued topics use this concept, but their complete build has not shipped yet.

  • D07-F04-A05 Important

Evidence and governance

  1. Donchian Channels TradingView · official platform documentation

    Supports: preferred label, short definition, technical definition

    Limits: Causal lagging, tie ownership, and exact breakout event rules are local implementation boundaries.

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