Is there a way to store the same variable for a min and compore the current value?

[jeannie]

Hi All,

I did some research but could not find what I need. Hence, I hope anyone can help me.

I am trying to store value A for X minutes until the value change and compare the current A value. So I am comparing a X min ago A value and the current value.

I am not looking for the current and previous bar value. 

Any help is appreciated. 

[honest_knave]

You need a variable to store the old value, and another variable to remember when you stored it. You could use a structure if you prefer.

The variables need to be either static or globally-scoped.

Simple example:

static double   OldValue = Ask;
static datetime OldTime  = TimeCurrent();
if(TimeCurrent() >= OldTime + 300) // 300 seconds == 5 minutes
  {
   if(Ask > OldValue) Print("Current Ask price is greater than Ask price 5 minutes ago");
   else Print("Current Ask price is less than or equal to Ask price 5 minutes ago");
   OldValue = Ask;
   OldTime  = TimeCurrent();
  }

 

[jeannie]

honest_knave:

You need a variable to store the old value, and another variable to remember when you stored it. You could use a structure if you prefer.

The variables need to be either static or globally-scoped.

Simple example:

static double   OldValue = Ask;
static datetime OldTime  = TimeCurrent();
if(TimeCurrent() >= OldTime + 300) // 300 seconds == 5 minutes
  {
   if(Ask > OldValue) Print("Current Ask price is greater than Ask price 5 minutes ago");
   else Print("Current Ask price is less than or equal to Ask price 5 minutes ago");
   OldValue = Ask;
   OldTime  = TimeCurrent();
  }

 

Thank you