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Does a Change in the Underlying Asset’s Price Directly Change the Historical Volatility?

No, a change in the underlying asset's price does not directly change the calculated Historical Volatility (HV). HV is calculated from the magnitude of past price movements (returns), not the current price level itself.

However, large price movements contribute to higher HV over the calculation period.

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