ABC Pattern Pro Statistics
ABC Pattern Pro includes a built-in statistics table that tracks the historical performance of detected ABC patterns on your chart. The statistics table lets traders validate whether their settings and instrument produce profitable ABC setups before risking real capital.
Statistics Table
ABC Pattern Pro displays performance metrics separately for long and short directions, plus a combined total row. The statistics table updates in real-time as new patterns complete on the chart.
| Column | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| # | Total number of completed trades |
| Win | Trades that hit take profit — count and percentage |
| Loss | Trades that hit stop loss — count and percentage |
| Exp. | Trades that expired (timed out) — count and percentage |
| Total R | Cumulative risk-adjusted return across all trades |
Understanding Total R
Total R measures cumulative performance in risk units. Total R is the single most important metric for evaluating whether your ABC pattern settings are profitable on a given instrument.
- Winning trade: Adds the realized risk/reward ratio. A 2R winner adds 2.0 to Total R
- Losing trade: Subtracts 1R from Total R
- Expired trade: Adds or subtracts a fractional R value based on the closing price relative to entry
A positive Total R means the ABC pattern setup is net profitable in risk-adjusted terms on the current instrument with the current settings. A negative Total R suggests the settings or instrument are not producing reliable ABC setups.
Settings
| Setting | Default | What It Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Show Statistics | On | Toggle the statistics table on or off |
| Trade Timeout | 500 bars | Maximum trade duration before forced expiry |
| Styling Preset | Dark | Table color theme — Dark or Light |
| Location | Top Right | Table position on the chart |
| Text Size | 10 | Font size for table content |
Using Statistics to Optimize Settings
The statistics table is designed for systematic A/B testing. Change one variable at a time and compare Total R across different configurations on the same instrument and timeframe.
Variables to test:
- Entry method — Compare Total R with Bar Confirmation vs. Retracement Entry
- Target type — Compare Fixed RR vs. AB Projection vs. Reciprocal Ratio
- Detection size — Test different swing sizes for your instrument's volatility
- Retracement range — Narrow or widen the Fibonacci range to see how pattern quality changes
- Trade direction — Compare long-only vs. short-only performance on trending instruments
Test each variable independently. Changing multiple settings at once makes it impossible to isolate which change improved or degraded performance.
FAQ
What does the Total R column mean in ABC Pattern Pro statistics?
Total R is the cumulative risk-adjusted return across all ABC pattern trades. Each winning trade adds its realized risk/reward ratio, each losing trade subtracts 1R, and timed-out trades add or subtract based on the closing price relative to entry. A positive Total R means the strategy is net profitable in risk-adjusted terms.
What happens when an ABC pattern trade times out?
When an ABC pattern trade exceeds the configured timeout (default 500 bars) without hitting TP or SL, ABC Pattern Pro closes the trade at the current price. The result is calculated as a partial win or loss based on where price is relative to entry, and counted in the Expired column.
How do I use ABC Pattern Pro statistics to improve my settings?
Compare win rates between long and short directions on your instrument. If one direction consistently underperforms, filter it out with the Trade Directions setting. Test different entry methods and target types, then compare Total R to find the most effective combination for your market.