Cycle Parameters Explained

The following chart summarizes all relevant parameters related to a "perfect" sinewave cyle: 

 

   

 What is Frequency? 

 Frequency is the number of times a specified event occurs within a specified time interval. Example:5 cycles in 1 second= 5 Hz 

 1 cycle in 16 days = 0.0625 cycles/day = 723 nHz 

   

 

   

 What is Strength? 

 Strength is the relative amplitude of a given cycle per time interval. (“amplitude per bar”). Example: A = 213 , d = 16, s = 13.2 per d 

 Read more on Cycle Strength in how to "Rank" cycles here . 

   

 

   

 What is Bartels Score? 

 The Bartels score provides a direct measure of the likelihood that a given cycle is genuine and not random. It measures the stability of the amplitude and phase of each cycle. Formula: B score %= (1-Bartels Value)*100 

 Range: 0 % : cycle influenced by random events, not significant 100 %: cycle is significant / genuine 

 Read more on how to validate cycles with the Bartels score here