Decoded Intelligence Signal
Standard Deviation (Indicator)
intermediate
technical_analysis
Verified: May 27, 2026Lexicon Core Definition
A standalone volatility indicator that plots the statistical standard deviation of closing prices over N periods as a line chart. It rises when price moves are large and variable (high volatility), and falls when price moves are small and consistent (low volatility). Standard Deviation at multi-period lows signals volatility compression and an approaching breakout.
Analysis Breakdown
A standalone volatility indicator that plots the statistical standard deviation of closing prices over N periods as a line chart. It rises when price moves are large and variable (high volatility), and falls when price moves are small and consistent (low volatility). Standard Deviation at multi-period lows signals volatility compression and an approaching breakout. Full explanation coming soon when Journey 14 content is ingested.