# Average (ARITHMETICMEAN)

> QuantNexus indicator page for arithmetic mean aggregation.

**Route**: `/quantnexus/indicators/arithmeticmean/`

## What It Does

ARITHMETICMEAN computes the simple arithmetic average over the lookback period. It is a foundational utility indicator and often serves as a baseline benchmark.

## Formula

`Arithmetic Mean = (P1 + P2 + ... + Pn) / n`

## Parameters

- `period` - default `14`

## C++23 API

```cpp
#include <nonabt/indicators/arithmeticmean.hpp>
auto avg = std::make_unique<nonabt::ARITHMETICMEAN>(data().close(), 14);
```

## Common Usage

- Use it as a baseline average.
- Combine it with deviation or dispersion logic.
- Useful as a simple center line for custom indicators.

## Practical Pattern

The arithmetic mean is often used as the first layer of smoothing before more advanced signal logic.