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📐 Convert Points to Pips

Helper method: converts points to pips based on symbol's digit count. Handles 3-digit (JPY) vs 5-digit (standard) brokers.

API Information:

  • Sugar method: MT5Sugar.pointsToPips(String symbol, double points)
  • Returns: double - Pips value
  • Formula:
  • 3 digits or less: 1 pip = 1 point
  • 5 digits: 1 pip = 10 points

🔽 Input

Parameter Type Required Description
symbol String ✅ Symbol name
points double ✅ Points to convert

⬆️ Output

Returns: double - Pips value

🔗 Usage Example

String symbol1 = "EURUSD"; // 5 digits
String symbol2 = "USDJPY"; // 3 digits

double pips1 = sugar.pointsToPips(symbol1, 50); // 50 points
double pips2 = sugar.pointsToPips(symbol2, 50); // 50 points

System.out.printf("EURUSD: 50 points = %.1f pips%n", pips1); // 5.0 pips
System.out.printf("USDJPY: 50 points = %.1f pips%n", pips2); // 50.0 pips

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