DOGE Volatility Analysis for CPI, 12th August 2020

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Labor Statistics for Consumer Price Index on 12th August, 2020 has come in at a decrease to 0.5% for July 2020. Compared to the previous release for June 2020 at 0.5%, we can see that prices & inflation is increasing at the same rate month over month.

To see the impact and volatility of DOGE's price during the CPI release, we will first observe the difference in volume and price changes on the 4-hours chart, followed by the 15-minutes chart. Change in prices will be be determined by the high and low prices instead of the opening and closing prices.

4-Hours Chart Analysis

In the period prior to the release, the trading volume was 189.464M DOGE with prices swinging between 0.003421 and 0.003490, representing a swing of 1.99%. Subsequently, the trading volume 5% to 180.123M DOGE. Price action ranged from a low of 0.003442 to a high of 0.003497, a difference of 1.55%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 9.356M DOGE in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 0.003461 to a high of 0.003475, a 0.41% change. Immediately following, trading volume decreased by 72% to 2.615M DOGE. At this time, Dogecoin hit a low of 0.003468 with a high of 0.003485, a change of 0.48%.

About Consumer Price Index

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the monthly change in prices paid by U.S. consumers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) calculates the CPI as a weighted average of prices for a basket of goods and services representative of aggregate U.S. consumer spending. The CPI is one of the most popular measures of inflation and deflation. The index is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).