volatility

Generate volatility-based trading signals from OHLCV time series using pandas and numpy.

Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DaddyElonMusk69/motis-agent --skill volatility-daddyelonmusk69
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Skill: volatility
Source: https://github.com/DaddyElonMusk69/motis-agent/tree/main/skills/finance/volatility
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DaddyElonMusk69/motis-agent --skill volatility-daddyelonmusk69

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Traders need a systematic way to detect when market volatility is unusually low or high so they can position for mean‑reversion moves without manually calculating complex statistics.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Volatility Calculation: Computes annualized historical volatility (HV) over a configurable window using pandas.
  • Percentile Ranking: Ranks HV against a look‑back period to determine extreme low or high volatility regimes.
  • Signal Generation: Emits long, short, or neutral signals based on configurable percentile thresholds, suitable for equities, futures, or crypto assets.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to generate volatility‑based trading signals for a given ticker using the volatility skill.

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 trading signals for volatility mean-reversion?

Generate volatility trading signals by computing rolling historical volatility on OHLCV time series, ranking it against a look-back period, and classifying long, short, or neutral positions based on percentile thresholds.

What is volatility percentile ranking and how does it identify mean-reversion opportunities?

Volatility percentile ranking compares current historical volatility against a look-back period to identify extreme high or low regimes, signaling potential mean-reversion opportunities when volatility reaches configured threshold extremes.

Can I use pandas to calculate historical volatility for cryptocurrency OHLCV data?

Yes, pandas and numpy can calculate rolling historical volatility and generate trading signals for any OHLCV time series, including cryptocurrencies, stocks, and futures markets.

How do I configure percentile thresholds for volatility trading signals?

Configure percentile thresholds by setting cutoff levels in the signal generation logic, which classifies the rolling volatility percentile into long, short, or neutral signals to capture mean-reversion moves.

What's the best way to detect extreme volatility regimes in stock time series?

Detect extreme volatility regimes by computing annualized historical volatility over a rolling window, then applying percentile ranking against a look-back period to identify unusually high or low volatility states.