Average Daily Range (ADR) Matrix
Statistical volatility benchmarks across Forex Majors, Gold, Indices, and Crypto. Select high-ADR instruments for breakout EAs and low-ADR pairs for range-bound scalping.
| Instrument | Avg Daily Range (ADR) | ADR Percentage | Volatility Level | Optimal Trading Session | Strategy Confluence | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
XAU
XAUUSD
Gold (Spot)
|
285.4 pips / day | 1.18% | Extreme |
London / New York Overlap (13:00 - 17:00 UTC)
|
Breakout & Scalping EAs | |
|
BTC
BTCUSD
Bitcoin
|
2,450.0 pips / day | 3.85% | Ultra High |
24/7 (Peak: US Market Hours)
|
Trend Following & Grid EAs | |
|
US3
US30
Dow Jones 30 Index
|
380.0 pips / day | 0.95% | High |
New York Session (14:30 - 21:00 UTC)
|
Opening Range Breakout EAs | |
|
NAS
NAS100
NASDAQ 100 Index
|
210.0 pips / day | 1.25% | High |
New York Session (14:30 - 21:00 UTC)
|
Trend Momentum & Mean Reversion | |
|
GBP
GBPJPY
British Pound / Japanese Yen
|
145.2 pips / day | 0.76% | High |
London Session (08:00 - 16:30 UTC)
|
Trend Following & Range Breakout | |
|
EUR
EURUSD
Euro / US Dollar
|
68.5 pips / day | 0.62% | Moderate |
London / NY Overlap (12:00 - 16:00 UTC)
|
Asian Session Scalping & Mean Reversion | |
|
GBP
GBPUSD
British Pound / US Dollar
|
92.4 pips / day | 0.71% | Moderate-High |
London Session (08:00 - 16:30 UTC)
|
Session Breakout & London Open EAs | |
|
USD
USDJPY
US Dollar / Japanese Yen
|
110.8 pips / day | 0.73% | Moderate-High |
Tokyo Open & US Data Releases
|
Carry Trade & Trend Followers | |
|
ETH
ETHUSD
Ethereum
|
125.0 pips / day | 4.10% | Ultra High |
24/7 (Peak: US Trading Hours)
|
Volatility Breakout & Grid Robots | |
|
XAG
XAGUSD
Silver (Spot)
|
95.0 pips / day | 2.90% | High |
London & New York Sessions
|
High-Frequency & Momentum EAs | |
|
SPX
SPX500
S&P 500 Index
|
54.0 pips / day | 0.90% | Moderate |
New York Session (14:30 - 21:00 UTC)
|
Systematic Trend Following EAs | |
|
USO
USOIL
WTI Crude Oil
|
180.0 pips / day | 2.35% | High |
NY Session & EIA Inventories (Wednesdays)
|
Breakout & Energy Momentum |
Frequently Asked Questions: Market Volatility & ADR
What is the most volatile Forex pair to trade?
Among traditional currency pairs, GBPJPY ("The Beast") has the highest Average Daily Range (approx. 145+ pips per day). Among commodities, Gold (XAUUSD) is the undisputed volatility leader with 280+ pips per session.
How should algorithmic EAs use ADR data?
Algorithmic EAs use ADR to adjust dynamic stop losses and take profits. When a market moves 80%–100% of its ADR, breakout EAs pause new entries to avoid buying the extreme top or selling the bottom of a daily cycle.
What time of day is Forex market volatility highest?
Volatility peaks during the London and New York Session Overlap (13:00 to 17:00 UTC), which accounts for over 70% of total daily global foreign exchange turnover.
How can I calculate lot size based on instrument ADR?
Use our Position Size Calculator to adapt your lot size so a 50-pip stop on Gold risks the exact same dollar amount as a 20-pip stop on EURUSD.
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