🌊📈 WaveFinder - Advanced Stock Pattern Analyzer

🚀 Project Overview

WaveFinder is an interactive C# stock analysis tool that combines candlestick pattern visualization with advanced wave theory and Fibonacci retracement tools. Perfect for technical analysts looking to identify market trends.

🎬 Demo Video

(Click the button above to see the full functionality walkthrough!)

✨ Key Features

📊 Data Visualization

Feature	Description
Dual-Chart System	Synchronized candlestick (OHLC) + volume charts
Smart Timeframes	Daily/Weekly/Monthly aggregation with smooth transitions
Dynamic Date Ranges	Interactive calendar pickers for precise analysis

🌊 Wave Analysis

• Auto peak/valley detection (adjustable sensitivity)
• Manual wave drawing between critical points
• Multi-wave management with color coding (green=bullish/red=bearish)

📐 Fibonacci Tools

• Automatic retracement level calculation (23.6%, 38.2%, etc.)
• Golden dots marking accurate predictions
• Live level updates during simulation

🎮 Interactive Simulator

• +/- buttons for manual wave adjustment
• Auto-mode with configurable step size
• Real-time chart updates

🚀 Quick Start

1. Prerequisites: .NET 6.0+, Visual Studio 2022
2. Run the app:

git clone https://github.com/danabenish/CandleStickTrack.git
cd StockWave-Analyzer/src
start WindowsFormsProject1.sln

📂 Data Format Requirements

CSV files must contain these exact column headers:
"Date","Open","High","Low","Close","Volume"
"2023-01-03",9.960000000382,10.1599998474,9.9499998092,10.090000152587,32307

🎛️ Controls Reference

Control	Action
🖱️ Left-click + drag	Draw new wave between points
🎚️ Margin slider	Adjust peak/valley detection sensitivity
▶/⏹️ Buttons	Start/Stop auto-simulation
+/- Buttons	Manual wave height adjustment
📅 Date dropdowns	Change chart date range
Right-click wave	Delete/Configure wave
Mouse wheel	Zoom in/out on chart

📝 Example Workflow

1. Load Data
   Import your stock CSV file (File > Import or drag-and-drop)

2. Set Range
   Select start/end dates from dropdown calendars

3. Analyze

   • Let the system auto-detect peaks/valleys
     or
   • Manually draw waves between key points (click+drag)

4. Simulate

   • Run auto-simulator with ▶ button
   • Observe Fibonacci levels updating in real-time

5. Validate
   Watch for golden dots at accurate prediction points

💡 Tips for Best Results

• 📅 Use 6+ months of daily data for clearer wave patterns
• ⛰️ Start waves at significant peaks/valleys (ignore minor fluctuations)
• 🎚️ Adjust sensitivity until inflection points are clearly marked
• 🔍 Zoom in (mouse wheel) for precise wave drawing
• 🔄 Compare multiple waves using different colors