At a glance
The short version
GBPUSD's previous day high and low, measured
Yesterday's high was taken on 49.5% of days and the low on 46.9%: at least one on 84.1%, both on 12.3%, and neither on 15.9%.
Where the first side went: in the Asian session on 36.0% of days, London on 27.4%, the New York morning on 17.0% and the New York afternoon on 3.6%. Traded as the usual sweep-and-reclaim to the far side, it averaged +0.19R a trade over 779 trades.
| GBPUSD | Days | High taken | Low taken | Either | Both | Neither |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBPUSD | 1,125 | 49.5% | 46.9% | 84.1% | 12.3% | 15.9% |
Testing the PDH/PDL sweep on GBPUSD
Open GBPUSD 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 GBPUSD take the previous day's high or low?
Yesterday's high was taken on 49.5% of days and the low on 46.9%; at least one on 84.1%, both on 12.3%, and neither on 15.9% (1,125 days, CRTLAB).
Can I backtest the previous day high and low on GBPUSD for free?
Yes, free every day. You get GBPUSD 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.
