What CCI shows
Commodity Channel Index: how far price is from its average, in units of normal deviation.
Indicator guide · Oscillators
CCI: what it shows, settings and how to read it.
Commodity Channel Index: how far price is from its average, in units of normal deviation.
How it is calculated
It measures how far the typical price is from its 20-period average, scaled by the average deviation, so most readings fall between -100 and +100.
Usual settings
Length 20 with lines at +100 and -100.
How traders read it
Above +100 shows strong upside momentum, below -100 strong downside.
Where it fails
The levels are not hard limits; it can run far beyond them.
What to combine it with
A trend tool. Moves above +100 are read as strength in an uptrend, and as overbought in a range.
Try CCI on a live chart
Sign in, open Genni Charts, press the "ƒx Indicators" button above the chart and choose CCI. Click its name on the chart to change the settings. It is free for every member.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the CCI indicator?
Commodity Channel Index: how far price is from its average, in units of normal deviation.
What are the best settings for CCI?
The usual settings are: Length 20 with lines at +100 and -100. No setting is best in every market, so test a change on past data before relying on it.
Is CCI reliable on its own?
No single indicator is. The levels are not hard limits; it can run far beyond them. Most traders use it together with: A trend tool. Moves above +100 are read as strength in an uptrend, and as overbought in a range.
How do I add CCI to a chart for free?
Sign in, open Genni Charts, press the "ƒx Indicators" button above the chart and choose CCI. Click its name on the chart to change the settings. It is free for every member.
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