moving average

noun

Statistics.

1. one of a succession of averages of data from a time series, where each average is calculated by successively shifting the interval by the same period of time.

moving average

noun

1. statistics (of a sequence of values) a derived sequence of the averages of successive subsequences of a given number of members, often used in time series to even out short-term fluctuations and make a trend clearer

   the 3-term moving average of 4, 6, 8, 7, 9, 8 is 6, 7, 8

Word History and Origins

Origin of moving average¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

To sustain strong long-term momentum, the precious metal must continue to stay above the 21-month exponential moving average, which is now at $3,297/oz, the strategist adds.

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Currently trading just below its 200-month simple moving average, a buy stop above $76 could trigger a move toward $125 by mid-2026, with the bullish outlook remaining intact above $68.

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This doesn’t generate a sell signal —that won’t occur until the 20-day moving average of VIX crosses above the 200-day MA.

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For MP, the 50-day moving average is about $71, down 20% from where it is now.

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The 100-day moving average is about $55.

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