Graphical analysis of trading system's simulated track record. Step Two algorithm, AUD/USD.

Source: www.forexautomaton.com

This AUD/USD back-testing analysis concludes the series which began with EUR/USD. Simulated track records of six best Step Two algorithmic traders are studied graphically. For a more numbers-oriented approach to performance, see the article explaining the trading system optimization process which led to the selection of these six robots. This is the sixth, final report in the series and by now, the main area needing improvement is already clear: just as the system undertrades the less volatile currencies, it overtrades Aussie.


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