# downtrend-duration-analyzer

Analyzes historical downtrend lengths and creates interactive HTML histograms by sector and market cap. Use it to estimate correction and position-holding timeframes.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 3100 installs · ★ 3267
- Author: tradermonty
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/tradermonty/claude-trading-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/downtrend-duration-analyzer/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/downtrend-duration-analyzer

## What it does

This skill fetches historical OHLC data, finds local peaks and troughs with rolling windows, then calculates the duration and depth of each downtrend. Results are segmented by sector and market-cap tier, with mean, median, and percentile statistics.

\`scripts/analyze_downtrends.py` writes reports to `reports/`. `scripts/generate_histogram_html.py` turns the JSON analysis into a Plotly.js HTML histogram with sector and market-cap filters, hover details, and percentile markers.

It requires Python 3.9+, `requests`, `pandas`, `numpy`, and an FMP API key supplied through `FMP_API_KEY` or `--api-key`. The FMP API key requirement means you should confirm data access before running the analysis.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add tradermonty/claude-trading-skills --skill downtrend-duration-analyzer -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/downtrend-duration-analyzer/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/downtrend-duration-analyzer/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add tradermonty/claude-trading-skills --skill downtrend-duration-analyzer -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/downtrend-duration-analyzer/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add tradermonty/claude-trading-skills --skill downtrend-duration-analyzer -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/downtrend-duration-analyzer/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install tradermonty/claude-trading-skills downtrend-duration-analyzer
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/downtrend-duration-analyzer/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add tradermonty/claude-trading-skills --skill downtrend-duration-analyzer -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/tradermonty/claude-trading-skills --path skills/downtrend-duration-analyzer
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/downtrend-duration-analyzer/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add tradermonty/claude-trading-skills --skill downtrend-duration-analyzer -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/tradermonty/claude-trading-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/downtrend-duration-analyzer/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- estimate typical correction lengths by sector
- compare drawdowns across market-cap tiers
- set holding-period estimates for mean-reversion strategies
- define time limits for stop-loss rules
- generate an HTML histogram from downtrend data

## Example prompts
- Analyze downtrend durations for the Technology sector over 5 years and save the report in `reports/`.
- Run `scripts/analyze_downtrends.py` on historical OHLC data and group the results by market-cap tier.
- Create an HTML histogram from `reports/downtrend_analysis_*.json` with `scripts/generate_histogram_html.py`.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: downtrend-duration-analyzer
description: Analyze historical downtrend durations and generate interactive HTML histograms showing typical correction lengths by sector and market cap.
---

# Downtrend Duration Analyzer

## Overview

Analyze historical price data to identify downtrend periods (peak-to-trough) and build statistical distributions of correction durations. Generate interactive HTML visualizations with histograms segmented by sector and market cap to help traders understand typical recovery timeframes and set realistic expectations for mean reversion strategies.

## When to Use

- Trader asks about typical correction lengths for a sector or market cap tier
- User wants to understand historical drawdown recovery times
- Building mean reversion or pullback strategies that need realistic holding period estimates
- Comparing correction behavior across different market segments
- Setting stop-loss timeouts or position holding period limits

## Prerequisites

- Python 3.9+
- FMP API key (set `FMP_API_KEY` environment variable or use `--api-key`)
- Required packages: `requests`, `pandas`, `numpy` (standard data analysis stack)

## Workflow

### Step 1: Fetch Historical Price Data

Run the analysis script to fetch OHLC data for a universe of stocks and identify downtrend periods.

```bash
python3 skills/downtrend-duration-analyzer/scripts/analyze_downtrends.py \
  --sector "Technology" \
  --lookback-years 5 \
  --output-dir reports/
```

### Step 2: Analyze Downtrend Durations

The script automatically:
1. Identifies local peaks and troughs using rolling window analysis
2. Calculates duration (trading days) and depth (% decline) for each downtrend
3. Segments results by sector and market cap tier (Mega, Large, Mid, Small)
4. Computes summary statistics (median, mean, percentiles)

### Step 3: Generate Interactive HTML Visualization

```bash
python3 skills/downtrend-duration-analyzer/scripts/generate_histogram_html.py \
  --input reports/downtrend_analysis_*.json \
  --output-dir reports/
```

This creates an interactive HTML file with:
- Histogram of downtrend durations
- Filters for sector and market cap
- Hover tooltips with percentile information
- Summary statistics table

### Step 4: Review Distribution Insights

Load the generated markdown report to interpret the findings:
- **Short corrections (5-15 days)**: Typical pullbacks within uptrends
- **Medium corrections (15-40 days)**: Standard sector rotations
- **Extended corrections (40+ days)**: Trend changes or bear markets

## Output Format

### JSON Report

```json
{
  "schema_version": "1.0",
````
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