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Forex sessions in a trading journal: comparing London and New York

The same strategy can behave differently across sessions. A useful journal compares consistent samples, volatility, spreads and decision quality.

Build a fair comparison

Store broker timestamps and convert into a stable timezone, accounting for daylight saving time. Compare the same setup across meaningful samples, separating macro releases, spreads and market conditions. Historical averages do not ensure future edge.

Journal review checklist

Review impulsive entries, skipped trades and timing discipline alongside win rate. Store broker timestamps and convert into a stable timezone, accounting for daylight saving time. Compare the same setup across meaningful samples, separating macro releases, spreads and market conditions. Historical averages do not ensure future edge.

What to avoid

Review impulsive entries, skipped trades and timing discipline alongside win rate. The same strategy can behave differently across sessions. A useful journal compares consistent samples, volatility, spreads and decision quality.

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