What Does Average True Range Actually Read on MES 10-minute Charts?
Educational reference. Measured from 5,045 recorded values on Micro E-mini S&P 500 10-minute charts through September 15, 2026.
The middle half of all readings sat between 3.69 and 6.83, with a median of 4.88.
Average True Range measures how much ground a bar typically covers, so it describes volatility rather than direction. This page reports what it actually read on Micro E-mini S&P 500 10-minute charts — not what it is supposed to do, but the distribution of 5,045 recorded values over the last 90 days.
| Series | Median | Middle half | 5th / 95th | Full range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average True Range | 4.88 | 3.69 – 6.83 | 2.54 / 10.20 | 1.57 – 22.43 |
The median is the middle reading, so a single unusual session cannot drag it. The middle half is where Average True Range sat on half of all bars — the range you should expect to see most of the time on this chart.
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How this was measured
Every 10-minute bar of Micro E-mini S&P 500 recorded in the last 90 days was read, and the values grouped without smoothing or filtering. Series with fewer than 400 readings are omitted rather than shown on thin evidence. These are recorded values, not forecasts.
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