• ANALYSIS
  • REPORTING
  • DECISION
  • HUMAN

How to benchmark regional basis with your AI

Connect your AI to commodity pricing data. Your agent handles the math to find basis spreads instantly.

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Short answer

How do I benchmark regional basis with my AI?

Your AI pulls current local prices and compares them to historical averages for that specific region. You get a clear view of whether the current basis is wide or tight compared to the norm. This breakdown shows you how to set it up.

The results you get.

Where your data lands.

Once connected, your AI delivers these specific insights.

ANALYSIS

Basis spread identification

The AI uses get_historical_averages to compare current spot prices against long-term regional norms. You see exactly how much the basis has shifted.

REPORTING

Deviation summaries

Your agent summarizes how current pricing sits relative to the historical mean. It highlights significant outliers in specific geographic zones.

DECISION

Actionable signals

The AI flags when basis reaches levels that warrant a trade or a hedge. You get the data needed to decide on local positioning.

HUMAN

Final trade execution

The AI identifies the opportunity, but you decide whether to pull the trigger. It provides the math, but you manage the risk and the actual orders.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI automates the heavy lifting of data retrieval and comparison.

  1. Fetch historical data

    Your agent pulls the necessary historical benchmarks for the requested region to establish a baseline.

    get_historical_averages

  2. Calculate spreads

    The AI subtracts the historical average from the current market price to find the basis.

    get_historical_averages

  3. Identify outliers

    Your agent compares the current spread against standard deviations to find unusual market conditions.

    get_historical_averages

  4. Summarize findings

    The AI presents the basis strength or weakness in a plain text format for your review.

    get_historical_averages

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the analysis immediately.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your specific commodity and region.

Basis Calculator Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EqiBWYAjJn0YWr3B7VwXTIOUyQfw537V4HziZZxe/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Basis Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "basis-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EqiBWYAjJn0YWr3B7VwXTIOUyQfw537V4HziZZxe/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI execute trades for me?

    No. The AI only calculates the basis and identifies deviations. You must execute all trades yourself.

  • 02

    Does the AI update my local spreadsheets?

    No. The AI provides the analysis within your chat interface. It does not have permission to write to your local files.

  • 03

    What data does it use for the averages?

    It uses the historical averages provided by the get_historical_averages tool.

  • 04

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as the client supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

  • 05

    Does it work for any commodity?

    It works for any commodity and region supported by the underlying data tools.

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