52 Week Range Formula in Excel

Discover how to use the 52 Week Range formula in Excel (with MarketXLS) to get the current 52-week price range for a given ticker symbol. This formula provides valuable insights into both the lowest and highest price points of a security over the past year, enabling more informed investment decisions.

Understanding 52 Week Range

• Purpose and Use Cases
  The 52 Week Range helps investors and analysts to quickly identify a stock’s lowest and highest trading prices over the last year. This range can be used to:

  • Spot potential support and resistance levels
  • Assess a security’s volatility
  • Compare a security’s current price to historical ranges

• Key Benefits

  • Quick access to a one-year price range
  • Seamless integration with Excel for streamlined calculations
  • Easy to combine with other MarketXLS formulas

• When to Use
  Use the 52 Week Range formula when you need a concise overview of how a stock or index has traded over the last 12 months. It’s especially helpful for portfolio reviews, technical analysis, and risk management.

Syntax and Parameters

=FiftyTwo__weekRange(Symbol)

• Return Value
  Returns a text string containing the lowest and highest prices over the 52-week period in the format:
  “LowPrice – HighPrice”.
  If the symbol is invalid or the license is not valid, the function returns "NA".

?? Note: Ensure you have an active and valid MarketXLS license. Otherwise, the formula will return "NA".

Examples and Usage

Below are practical examples demonstrating how to retrieve the 52-week range for various types of securities:

1. Basic Stock Example

   =FiftyTwo__weekRange("MSFT")

   Retrieves the 52-week range for Microsoft Corporation.

2. Index Example

   =FiftyTwo__weekRange("^SPX")

   Fetches the 52-week range for the S&P 500 index.

3. Option Symbol Example

   =FiftyTwo__weekRange("@MSFT 110122C00020000")

   Returns the 52-week range for a Microsoft option contract.

4. Crypto Example

   =FiftyTwo__weekRange("BTCUSD:DEFAULT")

   Provides the 52-week range for Bitcoin against the USD.

? Pro Tip: Combine the 52 Week Range formula with other MarketXLS analytics like Total Dividends Paid Between Two Days or Stock Return Seven Days to gain a comprehensive overview of a security’s performance.

Common Questions

1. Why does the formula return “NA”?

   • An invalid symbol was used. Check the ticker’s correctness.
   • The MarketXLS license is invalid or expired.

2. Are there any performance considerations?

   • The function makes an API call, so a stable internet connection is needed.
   • Large batch requests might take slightly longer to update.

3. Will this work for non-U.S. stocks?

   • Yes, as long as MarketXLS supports the ticker symbol.

4. How often does the data refresh?

   • Data typically updates daily around market close. Real-time or intra-day updates depend on your MarketXLS subscription plan.

By using the 52 Week Range formula in Excel, you gain quick insight into a security’s historical performance, helping you make better-informed decisions and enhance your investment strategies.