Fourier-NNFX Harmonic Volatility Release
Family: hybrid · Regime: trending · Complexity: high · Asset classes: FX, Equities, Commodities · Timeframes: H1, H4, D1
Thesis
This strategy exploits the transition from low-volatility 'squeezes' to high-volatility expansions. The edge lies in using John Ehlers' Fourier Series to decompose price action into its dominant harmonics, identifying the start of a cyclical expansion during a trend release. By confirming this with the Accumulation Swing Index (a 'true' price index) and scaling risk inversely to the Volatility Ratio, the strategy aims to enter trends at the peak of cyclical momentum while protecting capital against the erratic noise that typically accompanies high-volatility breakouts.
Components
- NNFX Squeeze (Volatility Breakout) (regime) — Filters out 'quiet' periods; ensures the strategy only operates during volatility expansion (momentum release).
- Extrem SuperTrend (direction) — Provides a medium-term trend filter to ensure trades align with the dominant directional bias.
- Ehlers Fourier Series Indicator (FSI) (entry) — Uses harmonic decomposition to time the entry point at the start of a new cyclical swing within the trend.
- FractalScanner (exit) — Identifies structural exhaustion points (swing highs/lows) to exit trades before a full trend reversal.
- Volatility Ratio (VR) (risk) — Dynamic risk adjustment; wider stops and smaller positions during periods of abnormal price expansion relative to ATR.
- Accumulation Swing Index (ASI) (confirmation) — Confirms that the price move has internal strength and is not just a low-volume spike.
Known failure conditions
- The Fourier Series fundamental period fails to capture dominant market cycles, leading to persistent late entries.
- ASI fails to trend during clear price trends due to the 'Limit Move' parameter being poorly calibrated for the asset's volatility.
- Volatility Ratio remains consistently high (>2.0) while price remains range-bound, causing stop-outs and reduced sizing during optimal trends.
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