MCL (Micro Crude Oil Futures) Std Dev: which timeframe is most reliable?
Micro Crude Oil — Std Dev prediction accuracy on each timeframe, measured.
| Timeframe | Confidence | Position | Directional |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Minute | 56.0% | 51.0% | 40.0% |
| 10 Minute | 47.3% | 52.0% | 93.3% |
| 30 Minute | 53.3% | 51.6% | 30.0% |
| 45 Minute | 55.6% | 58.5% | 40.0% |
| 1 Hour | 57.1% | 41.0% | 70.0% |
Track record: does the Standard Deviation prediction call the direction?
| Measured on | Direction right | vs a simple guess | Predictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 minute chart, 3 hours ahead | 64% | +20% | 300 |
| 5 minute chart, 1 hour ahead | 63% | +18% | 297 |
| 1 hour chart, 12 hours ahead | 64% | +14% | 300 |
| 5 minute chart, 30 minutes ahead | 59% | +8% | 297 |
| 15 minute chart, 90 minutes ahead | 65% | +5% | 300 |
| 1 hour chart, 6 hours ahead | 60% | +4% | 300 |
A recent finished prediction: made Nov 6, 8:15 AM ET with MCL's Standard Deviation at 0.49, it said lower 3 hours later (0.27); it was at 0.30 — the direction the prediction called.
Based on LiveCharts.AI's recorded predictions compared with what the market actually did.
On directional accuracy the strongest of these is 10 Minute at 93.3%. A slower frame usually sets context while a faster one decides timing, so the most accurate frame is not always the one to trade.
How to read this
Directional accuracy is how often the projected direction proved right; position accuracy is how closely the projected path tracked what actually happened. Confidence is LiveCharts.AI's own read. The live prediction itself is generated inside the platform.
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