ETH Volatility Analysis for Durable Orders Ex Transportation, 27th February 2019

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Census for Durable Goods Orders Excluding Transportation on 27th February, 2019 has come in at an increase to -0.5% for January 2019. Compared to the previous release for November 2018 at -1.6%, we can see that business confidence has decreased but at a slower rate 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 44,466 ETH with prices swinging between 137.80 and 138.80, representing a swing of 0.72%. Subsequently, the trading volume increased significantly by 132% to 103,306 ETH. Price action ranged from a low of 135.62 to a high of 140.29, a significant difference of 3.33%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 2,359 ETH in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 138.41 to a high of 138.71, a 0.22% change. Immediately following, trading volume increased significantly by 205% to 7,194 ETH. At this time, Ethereum hit a low of 138.55 with a high of 139.00, a change of 0.32%.

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.