About the RSI MACD Simulator
What is the RSI MACD Simulator?
This RSI and MACD calculator computes the two most popular momentum indicators from a list of closing prices – the same way charting platforms do.
RSI uses Wilder's 14-period smoothing; MACD is the 12-period EMA minus the 26-period EMA, with a 9-period EMA signal line.
How to use the RSI MACD Simulator
- Closing Prices, Oldest First (at least 35, separated by commas) — closing prices, oldest first, separated by commas – at least 35 values. (sample: 100, 101.2, 102.5, 101.8, 103.1, 104.0, 103.2, 104.8, 106.1, 105.4, 106.9, 108.2, 107.5, 108.9, 110.3, 109.6, 111.0, 112.4, 111.7, 113.1, 112.0, 113.6, 115.0, 114.2, 115.8, 117.1, 116.3, 117.9, 119.2, 118.4, 119.8, 121.1, 120.2, 121.7, 123.0, 122.1, 123.5, 124.6, 123.8, 125.2)
- Press Calculate RSI & MACD (results also refresh as you type). The result card shows the RSI (14), along with RSI reading, MACD line (12, 26), Signal line (9) and Histogram.
Formula used
RSI = 100 − 100 ÷ (1 + Average gain ÷ Average loss); MACD = EMA₁₂ − EMA₂₆
- Signal line = 9-period EMA of MACD
- Histogram = MACD − signal
Needs at least 35 closing prices; more data gives more stable values.
Worked example
These are the sample values already filled in the calculator above, and the result it returns for them:
| Input | Sample value |
|---|---|
| Closing Prices, Oldest First (at least 35, separated by commas) | 100, 101.2, 102.5, 101.8, 103.1, 104.0, 103.2, 104.8, 106.1, 105.4, 106.9, 108.2, 107.5, 108.9, 110.3, 109.6, 111.0, 112.4, 111.7, 113.1, 112.0, 113.6, 115.0, 114.2, 115.8, 117.1, 116.3, 117.9, 119.2, 118.4, 119.8, 121.1, 120.2, 121.7, 123.0, 122.1, 123.5, 124.6, 123.8, 125.2 |
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 76.68 |
| RSI reading | Overbought (70 or above) |
| MACD line (12, 26) | 4.4251 |
| Signal line (9) | 4.4712 |
| Histogram | -0.0461 |
| MACD reading | Bearish – MACD below its signal line |
Tips for using the RSI MACD Simulator
- RSI above 70 or below 30 signals stretched moves, not automatic reversals.
- MACD crossovers work best in trending markets.