volatility

Calculate historical volatility and generate mean reversion trading signals from OHLCV data.

Updated Jun 30, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/20YN04/vibe-trading-macos --skill volatility-20yn04
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Skill: volatility
Source: https://github.com/20YN04/vibe-trading-macos/tree/main/agent/src/skills/volatility
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/20YN04/vibe-trading-macos --skill volatility-20yn04

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pandas, numpy.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of identifying optimal entry and exit points in financial markets by quantifying volatility regimes, helping traders avoid emotional decision-making during market fluctuations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Volatility Regime Detection: Calculates annualized historical volatility to categorize market states as low or high.
  • Mean Reversion Strategy: Automatically generates long signals in low-volatility environments and short signals in high-volatility environments.
  • Use Case: A crypto trader can use this to systematically accumulate assets during periods of low volatility and hedge or exit positions when volatility spikes, ensuring a disciplined approach to risk management.

Quick Start

Use the volatility skill to analyze the provided OHLCV data for BTC-USDT and generate trading signals based on a 20-day window and 120-day lookback.

Frequently Asked Questions about volatility

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I generate mean reversion trading signals from OHLCV data?

Generate mean reversion trading signals by feeding OHLCV data into a volatility analysis workflow that calculates rolling window statistics to identify high and low volatility regimes. The system outputs long signals for low volatility and short signals for high volatility.

Can I use pandas and numpy to detect volatility regimes for crypto trading?

Pandas and numpy can detect volatility regimes by calculating annualized historical volatility and percentile rankings from OHLCV data. This approach categorizes market states to automate crypto trading signals across various timeframes.

What is historical volatility percentile ranking in quantitative analysis?

Historical volatility percentile ranking in quantitative analysis is a statistical method that compares current volatility against past data over a lookback period. It identifies whether an asset is in a high or low volatility regime to trigger mean reversion strategies.

Does mean reversion strategy work across different asset classes like equities and cryptocurrencies?

Mean reversion strategies work across asset classes like equities and cryptocurrencies by analyzing historical volatility regimes. The approach uses rolling window statistics on OHLCV data to systematically accumulate assets during low volatility and exit during spikes.

How do I calculate annualized historical volatility for trading signals?

Calculate annualized historical volatility for trading signals by applying rolling window statistics to OHLCV data using pandas and numpy. This computes percentile rankings over a defined lookback period to automate mean reversion entries and exits.

When should I not use a volatility-based mean reversion strategy?

Avoid volatility-based mean reversion strategies when markets are trending strongly rather than oscillating, as rolling window statistics may generate false signals. The approach assumes price fluctuations will revert to a historical mean.