JSE Life Assurers | Volatility Compression At The 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) | Our filter has recognized technical similarities between the four major life assurers, where the price has been consolidating in a tight range around the 200-day SMA following an extended period where the price traded in a downward trend below the SMA. We recognize the 200d as being a key trend indicator where a shift above or below this level may lead to a substantial move in either direction.