What is ta.lowestbars() in Pine Script?

ta.lowestbars(source, length) returns how many bars ago the minimum of source occurred within the last length bars (ignoring na), expressed as a bar offset.

What does the return value represent?

It is the offset from the current bar to the bar where the lowest value in the window was found.

How do I use lowestbars for swing detection?

Pair offsets with pivot logic: fresh lows with small offsets can indicate continued pressure; lows that are “old” may be used as reference for mean reversion or stop placement in larger systems.

UtilityPine Script v6

`ta.lowestbars()`

Lowest Value Offset

Lowest value offset for a given number of bars back.

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Syntax

ta.lowestbars(source, length) → series int

Arguments

Parameter	Type	Description
source	series int/float	Series to scan.
length	series int	Lookback length.

Returns

Offset to the lowest bar.

Remarks

na values in the source series are ignored.

Code Examples

Pine Script v6 Example

//@version=6
indicator("ta.lowestbars")
lb = ta.lowestbars(low, 20)
plot(lb, title="Bars since 20-bar low")

Trading Applications

Find how many bars ago the lowest value occurred

Build time-based support detection

Detect aging lows for potential bounces

Use in swing low identification

Related Functions

ta.highest ta.lowest ta.highestbars ta.barssince ta.valuewhen

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