At a glance
The short version
Oil's Asian range, measured
One side of the Asian range was taken by 17:00 New York on 99.7% of 1,123 weekdays, and both sides on 67.2%. The high went first on 49.0% of days and the low on 50.5%. London took the first side on 37.8% of days, and on 30.4% 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 −0.12R a trade over 1,056 trades. The median oil Asian range is $1.02, about 23.5% of a normal day.
| Oil | Weekdays | A side taken | Both taken | London took first side | London sweep, close beyond other side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil | 1,123 | 99.7% | 67.2% | 37.8% | 30.4% |
Testing the Asian range on oil
Open oil 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 oil sweep the Asian range?
One side of the Asian range (20:00–00:00 New York) was taken by 17:00 on 99.7% of 1,123 weekdays, and both sides on 67.2%. London took the first side on 37.8% of days (CRTLAB, 2022–2026).
Can I backtest the Asian range on oil for free?
Yes, free every day. You get oil 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.
