1. A system for processing price data corresponding to a sequence of time for a selected interval, said system comprising: a database means for storing said price data in system addressable format, wherein said price data is organized for processing into a non-linear relationship; a data processor responsive to price data stored in said database and capable of generating said non-linear relationship having a smooth, curvalinear characteristic for a range of data within said interval; a pattern recognition processor for applying said smoothed non-linear relationship to discern the existence of one or more patterns of price-time data; and generating a results output based on a recognition of said pattern, if any.