At a glance
The short version
EURUSD's previous day high and low, measured
Yesterday's high was taken on 48.1% of days and the low on 48.4%: at least one on 85.3%, both on 11.1%, and neither on 14.7%.
Where the first side went: in the Asian session on 38.0% of days, London on 23.1%, the New York morning on 21.1% and the New York afternoon on 3.2%. Traded as the usual sweep-and-reclaim to the far side, it averaged +0.12R a trade over 785 trades.
| EURUSD | Days | High taken | Low taken | Either | Both | Neither |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | 1,125 | 48.1% | 48.4% | 85.3% | 11.1% | 14.7% |
Testing the PDH/PDL sweep on EURUSD
Open EURUSD with the previous day's levels drawn, start before the session you trade and step candle by candle. Mark every sweep you would fade or follow, place the stop and target, and let the journal show whether your filter beats the bare numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How often does EURUSD take the previous day's high or low?
Yesterday's high was taken on 48.1% of days and the low on 48.4%; at least one on 85.3%, both on 11.1%, and neither on 14.7% (1,125 days, CRTLAB).
Can I backtest the previous day high and low on EURUSD for free?
Yes, free every day. You get EURUSD with the previous day's levels drawn, with every tool the product has, and 2,000 candles of replay every day, no card needed. CRTLAB Unlimited ($14.99 a month) or CRTLAB Lifetime ($99 once) removes the daily limit. Key levels and every other tool are on from the first candle.
