Rank all major currency pairs by volatility. Compare ATR values, stop loss costs, and find pairs that match your trading style.
Volatility Rank = ATR (pips) sorted descending across all pairs
Example: GBP/JPY 130 pips > EUR/JPY 100 > GBP/USD 100 > EUR/USD 80 > ...
GBP/JPY is typically the most volatile major pair with ATR around 130 pips. XAU/USD (Gold) and BTC/USD show even higher pip ranges.
High volatility means larger potential gains but also larger potential losses. Use smaller position sizes on volatile pairs and wider stop losses.
Yes. Volatility peaks during session overlaps (London-New York) and around major news releases. It drops significantly during the late Asian session and over weekends.
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All Pairs — Ranked by Daily ATR (Volatility)
| Pair | ATR (pips) | Lots for $100 | Hits 50p? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC/USD | 2000 | 0.05 | ✓ |
| XAU/USD (Gold) | 1500 | 0.07 | ✓ |
| GBP/JPY | 130 | 0.11 | ✓ |
| GBP/USD | 100 | 0.10 | ✓ |
| EUR/JPY | 100 | 0.15 | ✓ |
| EUR/USD | 80 | 0.13 | ✓ |
| USD/JPY | 80 | 0.19 | ✓ |
| USD/CAD | 80 | 0.17 | ✓ |
| AUD/USD | 70 | 0.14 | ✓ |
| USD/CHF | 70 | 0.13 | ✓ |
| NZD/USD | 60 | 0.17 | ✓ |
| EUR/GBP | 60 | 0.13 | ✓ |
Most Volatile
BTC/USD
2000 pips ATR · Extreme
Most Cost-Efficient
XAU/USD (Gold)
Efficiency score: 272.7
ATR values are indicative 20-day averages. Cost Efficiency = ATR ÷ (spread + commission) in pip terms, using ECN/Raw spreads. Higher = more pip movement per pip of entry cost. Use Lot Size to see how daily moves translate to your account size.