HBAR Volatility Analysis for PCE, 31st March 2022

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Economic Analysis for Personal Consumption Expenditures on 31st March, 2022 has come in at an increase to 0.6% for February 2022. Compared to the previous release for January 2022 at 0.5%, we can see that prices & inflation is increasing month over month.

To see the impact and volatility of HBAR's price during the PCE 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 19.25M HBAR with prices swinging between 0.254900 and 0.261600, representing a swing of 2.56%. Subsequently, the trading volume increased considerably by 73% to 33.283M HBAR. Price action ranged from a low of 0.238100 to a high of 0.259500, a significant difference of 8.25%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 1.092M HBAR in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 0.256000 to a high of 0.259100, a 1.20% change. Immediately following, trading volume increased by 6% to 1.156M HBAR. At this time, Hedera hit a low of 0.257900 with a high of 0.259500, a change of 0.62%.

About Personal Consumption Expenditures

Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) is a measure of the prices people in the United States pay for goods and services. PCE accounts for about two-thirds of domestic spending and is a significant driver of gross domestic product (GDP). An estimated total of personal consumption expenditures (PCE) is compiled by the Bureau of Economic Analysis as one way to measure and track changes in the prices of consumer goods over time.