MomentumMetaTrader 5 • MQL5

Rate of Change (ROC) Indicator for MetaTrader 5

Percentage rate of price change with divergence detection

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About This Indicator

The Rate of Change indicator measures the percentage change in price over a defined lookback period, making it directly comparable across different price scales. Includes divergence detection and overbought/oversold reference lines.

Key Features

  • ROC as percentage change
  • Overbought and oversold reference zones
  • Divergence detection with price
  • Alert on extreme ROC readings
  • Configurable period and applied price

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between ROC and Momentum?

ROC expresses change as a percentage while Momentum uses absolute values, making ROC more useful for comparing across instruments.

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