At a glance
The short version
GBPUSD's Asian range, measured
One side of the Asian range was taken by 17:00 New York on 99.9% of 1,122 weekdays, and both sides on 62.5%. The high went first on 49.2% of days and the low on 50.0%. London took the first side on 30.7% of days, and on 32.5% London swept one side and the day closed beyond the other.
Traded as the usual sweep-and-reclaim setup to the far side, it averaged −0.06R a trade over 1,013 trades. The median GBPUSD Asian range is 19.0 pips, about 25.0% of a normal day.
| GBPUSD | Weekdays | A side taken | Both taken | London took first side | London sweep, close beyond other side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBPUSD | 1,122 | 99.9% | 62.5% | 30.7% | 32.5% |
Testing the Asian range on GBPUSD
Open GBPUSD at the start of London with the Asian range drawn, hide the future and trade the sweep your way: fade it, follow it, or wait for New York. Step candle by candle and let the journal count the result.
Frequently asked questions
Does GBPUSD sweep the Asian range?
One side of the Asian range (20:00–00:00 New York) was taken by 17:00 on 99.9% of 1,122 weekdays, and both sides on 62.5%. London took the first side on 30.7% of days (CRTLAB, 2022–2026).
Can I backtest the Asian range on GBPUSD for free?
Yes, free every day. You get GBPUSD with the Asian range 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. Sessions, key levels and every other tool are on from the first candle.
