Definitions
In plain terms
With a common default it uses nine periods and is calculated at the current observation.
Technical
The contract freezes period, field basis, current-bar inclusion, readiness, finalized bars, and missing values.
Scope
It is a range midpoint, not an arithmetic average of closing prices.
Formula
Conversion line = (rolling highest high + rolling lowest low) / 2Tenkan_t=\frac{HH_{short,t}+LL_{short,t}}{2}| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
HH_short | highest high in short window | price |
LL_short | lowest low in short window | price |
Output unit: price
Examples
- A governed lesson calculates or identifies Ichimoku Conversion Line only after its parameters, state, timing, and edge cases are declared.
Common misconceptions
- It is a range midpoint, not an arithmetic average of closing prices.
Concept relationships
Prerequisites
Required by
Where this concept is used
Evidence and governance
- Ichimoku Cloud TradingView · official platform documentation
Supports: preferred label, short definition, technical definition, formula
Limits: Default periods and plotting offsets are conventions; calculation origin must remain separate from display coordinate.
- Reviewed by
- fintech-builder-batch-007
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-27
- Next review
- 2027-07-27
- Record status
- evidence reviewed
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