Visualizing FX Options: From Yield Curves to 3D Volatility Surfaces
The article discusses how to visualize FX options data using DolphinDB's plot() function. It provides a practical guide for creating both 2D and 3D charts, focusing on FX option volatility surfaces. The examples illustrate the process of setting up data and generating clear visual representations of complex financial information.
- ▪DolphinDB's plot() function allows for the creation of professional charts without third-party libraries.
- ▪The article includes examples of 2D line charts and 3D surface charts for visualizing FX options data.
- ▪A volatility surface is built using option quotes across various tenors to facilitate accurate plotting.
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From Yield Curves to 3D Vol Surfaces: A Practical Guide to FX Options VisualizationDolphinDB6 min read·Apr 22, 2026--ListenSharePress enter or click to view image in full sizeFX options, volatility smiles, term structures — how do you turn complex financial data into something you can actually read? In this article, we walk through DolphinDB’s built-in plot() function using an FX option volatility surface as a running example, showing you how to build professional 2D and 3D charts with mouse-driven rotation, zoom, and hover tooltips.1. Core Parameters of the plot() FunctionDolphinDB’s plot() is a lightweight yet powerful charting function.
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