What is afirma-indicator?
afirma-indicator is a smoothed moving-average overlay that plots one smooth line on the chart for reviewing trend direction and pullback or rebound context.
It should be used as chart context rather than as a standalone entry signal.
How to use afirma-indicator
Add afirma-indicator to an MT5 chart. Review the line slope together with the position of price relative to it.
After identifying the direction, review returns toward the line as pullback or rebound context. Adjust LF transmission width 1/(2*Periods) (default 4) to set the filter bandwidth.
Where it helps
The smoothed line filters short-term price noise.
The line slope and price position provide chart context for reviewing direction.
Returns toward the line can be reviewed as pullback or rebound context within the displayed trend.
MT5 Indicator Parameters
The table below lists the available MT5 indicator parameters. You can customize these options in the MetaTrader Inputs dialog to match your trading preferences.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| LF transmission width 1/(2*Periods) | Sets the filter bandwidth. |
| Number of delay units in the filter | Sets the number of filter delay units. |
| Window index | Selects the window function used for calculation. |
| Horizontal shift of the indicator in bars | Sets the horizontal shift of the displayed line in bars. |
The screenshot above shows the default input parameters in the MT5 settings window.
How to Install .ex5 Indicator in MetaTrader 5
- Download the ZIP file and extract it.
- In MT5, select File → Open Data Folder.
- Open MQL5 → Indicators and copy the EX5 or MQ5 file into it.
- If the package includes library files, copy them to MQL5 → Libraries. Copy TPL files to the top-level templates folder.
- Restart MT5, find the indicator in the Navigator, and drag it onto a chart.
Test the tool on a demo account first. File contents and required folders can vary between packages.
