Session Highlighter

Session Highlighter

Overview

The Session Highlighter is a professional MT5 indicator that automatically displays colored backgrounds for the three major trading sessions: Asia, London, and US. No more guessing when sessions open or calculating time zones – just look at your chart and see.

What it does

• Draws three separate boxes on your chart (one for each session)

• Boxes grow dynamically with price during the session (highest high / lowest low)

• Tooltips show session name, exact times, session high/low, and range in pips

• Works on all timeframes below Daily (M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4)

Key Features

? Fully Customizable

• Set your own start/end times for each session

• Choose any colors you prefer

• Enable/disable sessions individually

• Adjust GMT offset for your broker

⚡ Ultra-Lightweight

• Uses less than 0.1MB for 10 charts simultaneously

• Only redraws when necessary (new bar or new session)

• No lag, no flicker, no performance issues

?️ Smart Tooltips

Hover over any session box to see:

• Session name (Asia / London / US)

• Start and end times

• Highest price reached during that session

• Lowest price reached during that session

• Total range in pips (correctly calculated for any symbol)

? Universal Compatibility

• Works on Forex (EURUSD, GBPUSD, JPY pairs, etc.)

• Works on Indices (US30, US100, SP500, etc.)

• Works on Commodities (Gold, Silver, Oil)

• Automatic pip calculation for each symbol type

? Smart Data Loading

• Waits for MT5 to fully load history when switching timeframes

• No more "empty chart" issues

• Configurable delay (default 3 bars, adjustable if needed)

Default Settings

Installation

1. Copy the  .ex5  file to:  MetaTrader 5 → MQL5 → Indicators

2. Restart MT5 or refresh Navigator

3. Drag & drop onto any chart (M1 through H4)

4. Adjust settings in the Inputs tab if desired

Requirements

• MetaTrader 5 build 2000 or higher

• Any Windows PC (10/11)

• Works on all symbols (Forex, Indices, Commodities)

Performance

• Memory: <0.1MB for 10 charts

• CPU: <0.01% when idle, minimal when updating

• Objects: 3 × MaxDaysToShow rectangles (max 15 with default settings)

Compatibility

Works perfectly alongside:

• Friday & OR Auto Levels

• Vertical Time-lines Auto

• Any other MT5 indicator (no conflicts)