In other mathematical contexts, a moving average may be generally described as type of convolution (q.v.).
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The MovingAverage 1 Line Indicator is perhaps the most widely used technical indicator in existence.
One movingaverage is often used to identify the trend of a market.
Movingaverages of all types can also be used as a filter within a trading system in order to reduce "whipsaws." For example, you may only want to take long trades when the average is moving in an upward direction, or when price is above the movingaverage.