Pivot point calculator
Enter the previous period's high, low and close to get the pivot point and support and resistance levels for four common methods at once.
How it's calculated
H, L and C are the previous period's high, low and close. Example: H 1.1200, L 1.1000, C 1.1150.
- Classic: P = (H + L + C) ÷ 3 = 1.11167; R1 = 2P − L = 1.12333; S1 = 2P − H = 1.10333; R2 = P + (H − L); S2 = P − (H − L); R3 = H + 2(P − L); S3 = L − 2(H − P).
- Fibonacci: same P; R/S1 = P ± 0.382 × (H − L), R/S2 = P ± 0.618 × (H − L), R/S3 = P ± (H − L). R1 = 1.11931.
- Camarilla: levels around the close, C ± (H − L) × 1.1 ÷ 12, ÷ 6, ÷ 4, ÷ 2 for levels 1 to 4. R4 = 1.126.
- Woodie: P = (H + L + 2C) ÷ 4 = 1.1125, then the classic formulas for R1–R3 and S1–S3.
Platforms differ slightly in their Woodie and Camarilla variants; these are the formulas used here.
Questions
Which high, low and close should I use?
Those of the previous completed period: yesterday's for daily pivots, last week's for weekly ones. The levels then apply to the current period.
Which method is the best?
None is better in general. Classic pivots are the most widely watched, Camarilla levels sit closer to the close and suit intraday ranges, Woodie gives the close more weight. The table shows all four so you can compare.
Why do my platform's pivots differ?
Platforms may use a different session close (for example New York 5 pm), a different variant of the formula, or rounding. Use the same high, low and close as your platform.
Do pivot points predict where the price will turn?
No. They are reference levels calculated from past prices. Many traders watch them, but they are not a forecast.