ETH Volatility Analysis for Durable Orders Ex Transportation, 21st December 2018

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Census for Durable Goods Orders Excluding Transportation on 21st December, 2018 has come in at a decrease to -1.6% for November 2018. Compared to the previous release for October 2018 at 0.9%, we can see that business confidence is still decreasing month over month.

To see the impact and volatility of ETH's price during the Durable Orders Ex Transportation release, we will first observe the difference in volume and price changes on the 4-hours chart, followed by the 15-minutes chart. Change in prices will be be determined by the high and low prices instead of the opening and closing prices.

4-Hours Chart Analysis

In the period prior to the release, the trading volume was 95,022 ETH with prices swinging between 111.53 and 116.49, representing a swing of 4.26%. Subsequently, the trading volume increased by 16% to 110,271 ETH. Price action ranged from a low of 109.00 to a high of 115.39, a difference of 5.54%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 7,205 ETH in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 115.00 to a high of 116.37, a 1.18% change. Immediately following, trading volume remain relatively similar at 7,124 ETH. At this time, Ethereum hit a low of 114.17 with a high of 115.39, a change of 1.06%.

About Durable Goods Orders Excluding Transportation

The U.S. Census Bureau publishes the Durable Goods Orders report every month. Durable goods orders ex transportation reflect new orders placed with domestic manufacturers for delivery of long-lasting manufactured goods (durable goods) excluding transportation equipment in the near term or future. The change in the total value of new orders is measured and shared with the public in two releases per month: the advance report on durable goods and the manufacturers' shipments, inventories, and orders.