hass.tibber_prices/docs/user
Julian Pawlowski 07517660e3 refactor(volatility): migrate to coefficient of variation calculation
Replaced absolute volatility thresholds (ct/øre) with relative coefficient
of variation (CV = std_dev / mean * 100%) for scale-independent volatility
measurement that works across all price levels.

Changes to volatility calculation:
- price_utils.py: Rewrote calculate_volatility_level() to accept price list
  instead of spread value, using statistics.mean() and statistics.stdev()
- sensor.py: Updated volatility sensors to pass price lists (not spread)
- services.py: Modified _get_price_stats() to calculate CV from prices
- period_statistics.py: Extract prices for CV calculation in period summaries
- const.py: Updated default thresholds to 15%/30%/50% (was 5/15/30 ct)
  with comprehensive documentation explaining CV-based approach

Dead code removal:
- period_utils/core.py: Removed filter_periods_by_volatility() function
  (86 lines of code that was never actually called)
- period_utils/__init__.py: Removed dead function export
- period_utils/relaxation.py: Simplified callback signature from
  Callable[[str|None, str|None], bool] to Callable[[str|None], bool]
- coordinator.py: Updated lambda callbacks to match new signature
- const.py: Replaced RELAXATION_VOLATILITY_ANY with RELAXATION_LEVEL_ANY

Bug fix:
- relaxation.py: Added int() conversion for max_relaxation_attempts
  (line 435: attempts = max(1, int(max_relaxation_attempts)))
  Fixes TypeError when config value arrives as float

Configuration UI:
- config_flow.py: Changed volatility threshold unit display from "ct" to "%"

Translations (all 5 languages):
- Updated volatility descriptions to explain coefficient of variation
- Changed threshold labels from "spread ≥ value" to "CV ≥ percentage"
- Languages: de, en, nb, nl, sv

Documentation:
- period-calculation.md: Removed volatility filter section (dead feature)

Impact: Breaking change for users with custom volatility thresholds.
Old absolute values (e.g., 5 ct) will be interpreted as percentages (5%).
However, new defaults (15%/30%/50%) are more conservative and work
universally across all currencies and price levels. No data migration
needed - existing configs continue to work with new interpretation.
2025-11-14 01:12:47 +00:00
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automation-examples.md docs: restructure documentation and add AI development disclosure 2025-11-09 14:25:27 +00:00
configuration.md docs: restructure documentation and add AI development disclosure 2025-11-09 14:25:27 +00:00
installation.md docs: restructure documentation and add AI development disclosure 2025-11-09 14:25:27 +00:00
period-calculation.md refactor(volatility): migrate to coefficient of variation calculation 2025-11-14 01:12:47 +00:00
README.md feat(docs): enhance period calculation documentation and add detailed guides for best/peak price periods 2025-11-10 11:54:06 +00:00
sensors.md feat(docs): enhance period calculation documentation and add detailed guides for best/peak price periods 2025-11-10 11:54:06 +00:00
services.md docs: restructure documentation and add AI development disclosure 2025-11-09 14:25:27 +00:00
troubleshooting.md docs: restructure documentation and add AI development disclosure 2025-11-09 14:25:27 +00:00

User Documentation

Welcome to Tibber Prices! This integration provides enhanced electricity price data from Tibber with quarter-hourly precision, statistical analysis, and intelligent ratings.

📚 Documentation

🚀 Quick Start

  1. Install via HACS (add as custom repository)
  2. Add Integration in Home Assistant → Settings → Devices & Services
  3. Enter Tibber API Token (get yours at developer.tibber.com)
  4. Configure Price Thresholds (optional, defaults work for most users)
  5. Start Using Sensors in automations, dashboards, and scripts!

Key Features

  • Quarter-hourly precision - 15-minute intervals for accurate price tracking
  • Statistical analysis - Trailing/leading 24h averages for context
  • Price ratings - LOW/NORMAL/HIGH classification based on your thresholds
  • Best/Peak hour detection - Automatic detection of cheapest/peak periods with configurable filters (learn how)
  • ApexCharts integration - Custom services for beautiful price charts
  • Multi-currency support - EUR, NOK, SEK with proper minor units (ct, øre, öre)

🤝 Need Help?


Note: These guides are for end users. If you want to contribute to development, see the Developer Documentation.