This indicator was developed based the January 2002 Stocks and Commodities article entitled Relative Vigor Index. This indicator is an oscillator built on the basic equation (CL - OP) / (HI - LO). The oscillator is basically in phase with the cyclic component of the market prices.
Presentation
Above is a 10-minute chart of the Microsoft (MSFT). The Relative Vigor Index (RVI) is added both as an oscillator (in the lower pane) and as individual lines (in the middle pane with the preferences below).