Standard deviation (Std Dev) measures how much an automation’s returns bounce around their average. Lower std dev usually means a smoother equity curve; higher means more ups and downs.
Simple example
Two automations both average +0.2% daily return:
- Automation A: +0.2%, +0.1%, +0.3%, +0.2% → low std dev
- Automation B: +2%, −1.5%, +3%, −2% → high std dev
Same average, very different ride.
Daily vs. annualized
- Daily std dev — day-to-day volatility
- Annualized std dev — scaled to a yearly view for comparing strategies
On dogabot
Shown in Key Metrics on the automation page. Pro users also see annualized std dev.
Quick checklist
- Lower std dev → calmer path (not guaranteed future calm)
- High std dev + high ROI → check trough and drawdown
- Compare std dev on the leaderboard before copying
Want to see these numbers on a live strategy? Create an automation or copy one from the leaderboard and compare metrics side by side.