Metric explained
What is Relative Volume?
Relative volume compares today's trading activity to a historical average — typically 10 or 30 sessions.
Formula
RVOL = Current Volume / Average Volume over lookback period.
Interpretation
RVOL > 2.0 suggests unusual participation. Combine with price trend and flow for context.
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