#!meta {"kernelInfo":{"defaultKernelName":"csharp","items":[{"name":"csharp"},{"name":"fsharp","languageName":"F#","aliases":["f#","fs"]},{"name":"html","languageName":"HTML"},{"name":"http","languageName":"HTTP"},{"name":"javascript","languageName":"JavaScript","aliases":["js"]},{"name":"mermaid","languageName":"Mermaid"},{"name":"pwsh","languageName":"PowerShell","aliases":["powershell"]},{"name":"value"}]}} #!markdown # Double Exponential Moving Average (DEMA) Examples This is a **.NET Interactive** notebook. To run it, you need the [Polyglot Notebooks](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-dotnettools.dotnet-interactive-vscode) extension installed in VS Code. For detailed documentation on the DEMA indicator, including mathematical formulas and interpretation, please refer to [Dema.md](Dema.md). The **Double Exponential Moving Average (DEMA)** is a technical indicator designed to reduce the lag associated with traditional moving averages. It combines a single EMA and a double EMA to achieve higher responsiveness. This notebook demonstrates: 1. **Manual Data Processing**: Understanding Batch vs. Streaming modes. 2. **Streaming with `isNew`**: Handling intra-bar updates. 3. **Large Dataset Processing**: Using Geometric Brownian Motion (GBM) generated data. 4. **Handling Invalid Values**: Last-value substitution for NaN/Infinity. #!csharp // Reference the library #r "..\..\bin\QuanTAlib.dll" using System; using System.Linq; using QuanTAlib; // Helper to print TSeries void PrintSeries(TSeries series, int count = 5) { Console.WriteLine($"Series Length: {series.Count}"); foreach (var item in series.Take(count)) { Console.WriteLine($"Time: {item.Time:HH:mm:ss}, Value: {item.Value:F2}"); } if (series.Count > count) Console.WriteLine("..."); } #!markdown ## 1. Manual Data: Batch vs. Streaming We'll start with a small, manually created dataset to clearly see how Batch and Streaming operations work. ### Batch Processing Batch processing calculates the DEMA for the entire dataset at once. This is efficient for historical analysis. #!csharp // Create a small manual dataset var manualData = new TSeries(); manualData.Add(DateTime.Now, 100.0); manualData.Add(DateTime.Now.AddMinutes(1), 102.0); manualData.Add(DateTime.Now.AddMinutes(2), 101.0); manualData.Add(DateTime.Now.AddMinutes(3), 103.0); manualData.Add(DateTime.Now.AddMinutes(4), 105.0); Console.WriteLine("--- Input Data ---"); PrintSeries(manualData, 5); // Batch Calculation Console.WriteLine("\n--- Batch DEMA (Period 3) ---"); var demaBatch = new Dema(3); var resultBatch = demaBatch.Update(manualData); PrintSeries(resultBatch, 5); #!markdown ### Streaming Processing Streaming processing updates the DEMA one data point at a time. This is essential for real-time trading systems where data arrives sequentially. #!csharp Console.WriteLine("\n--- Streaming DEMA (Period 3) ---"); var demaStream = new Dema(3); foreach (var item in manualData) { var result = demaStream.Update(item); Console.WriteLine($"Time: {item.Time:HH:mm:ss}, Input: {item.Value:F2}, DEMA: {result.Value:F2}, IsHot: {demaStream.IsHot}"); } // Verify that the last values match var batchLast = resultBatch.Last().Value; var streamLast = demaStream.Value.Value; Console.WriteLine($"\nMatch: {Math.Abs(batchLast - streamLast) < 1e-10} (Batch: {batchLast:F2}, Stream: {streamLast:F2})"); #!markdown ## 2. Streaming with `isNew` (Intra-bar Updates) In real-time feeds, you often receive multiple updates for the *same* bar (e.g., price changes within the current minute) before the bar closes. * `isNew = true`: The input is a new bar (advances time). * `isNew = false`: The input is an update to the current bar (recalculates without advancing). #!csharp Console.WriteLine("\n--- Streaming with Intra-bar Updates ---"); var demaIntra = new Dema(3); // 1. Process the first 4 bars normally for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++) { demaIntra.Update(manualData[i]); } Console.WriteLine($"After 4th bar: {demaIntra.Value.Value:F2}"); // 2. Simulate intra-bar updates for the 5th bar (Final value is 105.0) // Update 1: Price moves to 104.0 var update1 = new TValue(manualData[4].Time, 104.0); demaIntra.Update(update1, isNew: true); // First update for this bar is "New" Console.WriteLine($"Update 1 (104.0): {demaIntra.Value.Value:F2}"); // Update 2: Price moves to 106.0 (Same time, same bar) var update2 = new TValue(manualData[4].Time, 106.0); demaIntra.Update(update2, isNew: false); // Not new, just an update Console.WriteLine($"Update 2 (106.0): {demaIntra.Value.Value:F2}"); // Update 3: Final Close at 105.0 var update3 = manualData[4]; demaIntra.Update(update3, isNew: false); // Final update Console.WriteLine($"Update 3 (105.0): {demaIntra.Value.Value:F2}"); // Verify match with batch result Console.WriteLine($"Match with Batch: {Math.Abs(demaIntra.Value.Value - batchLast) < 1e-10}"); #!markdown ## 3. Large Dataset: Geometric Brownian Motion (GBM) We'll generate a larger dataset (1000 bars) using a Geometric Brownian Motion generator to simulate realistic market data. #!csharp // Generate 1000 bars of data var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.05, sigma: 0.2); var gbmData = gbm.Fetch(1000, DateTime.Now.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1)); var closeSeries = gbmData.Close; Console.WriteLine($"Generated {closeSeries.Count} bars of GBM data."); Console.WriteLine($"First 5 values: {string.Join(", ", closeSeries.Take(5).Select(x => x.Value.ToString("F2")))}"); #!markdown ### Batch vs. Streaming Performance on Large Data #!csharp // Batch var demaLargeBatch = new Dema(20); var batchLargeResult = demaLargeBatch.Update(closeSeries); Console.WriteLine($"Batch Last Value: {batchLargeResult.Last().Value:F2}"); // Streaming var demaLargeStream = new Dema(20); TValue lastStreamVal = default; foreach(var item in closeSeries) { lastStreamVal = demaLargeStream.Update(item); } Console.WriteLine($"Streaming Last Value: {lastStreamVal.Value:F2}"); #!markdown ## 4. Handling Invalid Values (NaN/Infinity) `Dema` uses **last-value substitution** for invalid inputs. When a non-finite value (NaN, PositiveInfinity, NegativeInfinity) is encountered, it is replaced with the last valid value. This provides output continuity instead of propagating invalid values through the calculation. #!csharp Console.WriteLine("\n--- Handling Invalid Values ---"); // Single DEMA var demaNaN = new Dema(10); // Feed valid values first demaNaN.Update(new TValue(DateTime.Now, 100.0)); demaNaN.Update(new TValue(DateTime.Now.AddMinutes(1), 110.0)); Console.WriteLine($"After valid values: {demaNaN.Value.Value:F2}"); // Feed NaN - should use last valid value (110) var resultAfterNaN = demaNaN.Update(new TValue(DateTime.Now.AddMinutes(2), double.NaN)); Console.WriteLine($"After NaN input: {resultAfterNaN.Value:F2} (IsFinite: {double.IsFinite(resultAfterNaN.Value)})"); // Feed Infinity - should use last valid value (110) var resultAfterInf = demaNaN.Update(new TValue(DateTime.Now.AddMinutes(3), double.PositiveInfinity)); Console.WriteLine($"After Infinity input: {resultAfterInf.Value:F2} (IsFinite: {double.IsFinite(resultAfterInf.Value)})"); // Continue with valid value var resultAfterValid = demaNaN.Update(new TValue(DateTime.Now.AddMinutes(4), 120.0)); Console.WriteLine($"After valid value (120): {resultAfterValid.Value:F2}"); #!csharp Console.WriteLine("\n--- Batch Processing with Invalid Values ---"); // Create series with NaN values interspersed var seriesWithNaN = new TSeries(); seriesWithNaN.Add(DateTime.Now.Ticks, 100.0); seriesWithNaN.Add(DateTime.Now.Ticks + 1, 110.0); seriesWithNaN.Add(DateTime.Now.Ticks + 2, double.NaN); seriesWithNaN.Add(DateTime.Now.Ticks + 3, 120.0); seriesWithNaN.Add(DateTime.Now.Ticks + 4, double.PositiveInfinity); seriesWithNaN.Add(DateTime.Now.Ticks + 5, 130.0); var demaBatchNaN = new Dema(3); var resultsWithNaN = demaBatchNaN.Update(seriesWithNaN); Console.WriteLine("Input → Output:"); for (int i = 0; i < seriesWithNaN.Count; i++) { var input = seriesWithNaN[i].Value; var output = resultsWithNaN[i].Value; var inputStr = double.IsFinite(input) ? input.ToString("F2") : input.ToString(); Console.WriteLine($" {inputStr,-10} → {output:F2} (IsFinite: {double.IsFinite(output)})"); }