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perf(reforcexy): make exit reward risk/reward ratio aware
authorJérôme Benoit <jerome.benoit@piment-noir.org>
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:30:41 +0000 (17:30 +0200)
committerJérôme Benoit <jerome.benoit@piment-noir.org>
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:30:41 +0000 (17:30 +0200)
Signed-off-by: Jérôme Benoit <jerome.benoit@piment-noir.org>
ReforceXY/reward_space_analysis/README.md
ReforceXY/reward_space_analysis/reward_space_analysis.py
ReforceXY/reward_space_analysis/test_cli.py [new file with mode: 0644]
ReforceXY/reward_space_analysis/test_reward_space_analysis.py
ReforceXY/user_data/config-template.json
ReforceXY/user_data/freqaimodels/ReforceXY.py

index 36cd9a9e21e3bc94c9e40ba602363db12ba25ba1..f75b33de5e22e810a8b630bf726166c8826668f8 100644 (file)
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ This tool helps you understand and validate how the ReforceXY reinforcement lear
 
 - ✅ Generate thousands of synthetic trading scenarios deterministically
 - ✅ Analyze reward distribution, feature importance & partial dependence
-- ✅ Built‑in invariant & statistical validation layers (fail‑fast)
+- ✅ Built-in invariant & statistical validation layers (fail-fast)
 - ✅ PBRS (Potential-Based Reward Shaping) integration with canonical invariance
 - ✅ Export reproducible artifacts (parameter hash + execution manifest)
 - ✅ Compare synthetic vs real trading data (distribution shift metrics)
@@ -278,10 +278,10 @@ _Exit attenuation configuration:_
 
 - `exit_attenuation_mode` (default: linear) - Selects attenuation kernel (see table below: legacy|sqrt|linear|power|half_life). Fallback to linear.
 - `exit_plateau` (default: true) - Enables plateau (no attenuation until `exit_plateau_grace`).
-- `exit_plateau_grace` (default: 1.0) - Duration ratio boundary of fullstrength region (may exceed 1.0).
+- `exit_plateau_grace` (default: 1.0) - Duration ratio boundary of full-strength region (may exceed 1.0).
 - `exit_linear_slope` (default: 1.0) - Slope parameter used only when mode = linear.
 - `exit_power_tau` (default: 0.5) - Tau ∈ (0,1]; internally mapped to alpha (see kernel table).
-- `exit_half_life` (default: 0.5) - Halflife parameter for the half_life kernel.
+- `exit_half_life` (default: 0.5) - Half-life parameter for the half_life kernel.
 - `exit_factor_threshold` (default: 10000.0) - Warning-only soft threshold (emits RuntimeWarning; no capping).
 
 Attenuation kernels:
@@ -294,8 +294,8 @@ effective_r = r - grace    if exit_plateau and r >  grace
 effective_r = r            if not exit_plateau
 ```
 
-| Mode | Multiplier (applied to base_factor * pnl * pnl_factor * efficiency_factor) | Monotonic  | Notes |
-|------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------|
+| Mode | Multiplier (applied to base_factor * pnl * pnl_factor * efficiency_factor) | Monotonic decreasing (Yes/No) | Notes |
+|------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------|
 | legacy | step: ×1.5 if r* ≤ 1 else ×0.5 | No | Historical discontinuity retained (not smoothed) |
 | sqrt | 1 / sqrt(1 + r*) | Yes | Sub-linear decay |
 | linear | 1 / (1 + slope * r*) | Yes | slope = `exit_linear_slope` (≥0) |
@@ -357,12 +357,36 @@ _Invariant / safety controls:_
 - Use this if you want to generate multiple independent statistical analyses over the same synthetic dataset without re-simulating samples.
 - If omitted, falls back to `--seed` for full run determinism.
 
+**`--strict_diagnostics`** (flag, default: disabled)
+
+Fail-fast switch controlling handling of degenerate statistical situations:
+
+| Condition | Graceful (default) | Strict (`--strict_diagnostics`) |
+|-----------|--------------------|---------------------------------|
+| Zero-width bootstrap CI | Widen by epsilon (~1e-9) + warning | Abort (AssertionError) |
+| NaN skewness/kurtosis (constant distribution) | Replace with 0.0 + warning | Abort |
+| NaN Anderson statistic (constant distribution) | Replace with 0.0 + warning | Abort |
+| NaN Q-Q R² (constant distribution) | Replace with 1.0 + warning | Abort |
+
+Use strict mode in CI or research contexts requiring hard guarantees; keep default for exploratory analysis to avoid aborting entire runs on trivial constants.
+
+**`--bootstrap_resamples`** (int, default: 10000)
+
+- Number of bootstrap resamples used for confidence intervals (percentile method).
+- Lower values (< 500) yield coarse intervals; a warning (RewardDiagnosticsWarning) is emitted if below internal recommended minimum (currently 200) to help with very fast exploratory runs.
+- Increase for more stable interval endpoints (typical: 5000–20000). Runtime scales roughly linearly.
+
+**`--skip_partial_dependence`** (flag, default: disabled)
+
+- When set, skips computation and export of partial dependence CSV files, reducing runtime (often 30–60% faster for large sample sizes) at the cost of losing marginal response curve inspection.
+- Feature importance (RandomForest Gini importance + permutation importance) is still computed.
+
 ### Reproducibility Model
 
 | Component | Controlled By | Notes |
 |-----------|---------------|-------|
 | Sample simulation | `--seed` | Drives action sampling, PnL noise generation. |
-| Statistical tests / bootstrap | `--stats_seed` (fallback `--seed`) | Local RNG; isolation prevents sideeffects in user code. |
+| Statistical tests / bootstrap | `--stats_seed` (fallback `--seed`) | Local RNG; isolation prevents side-effects in user code. |
 | RandomForest & permutation importance | `--seed` | Ensures identical splits and tree construction. |
 | Partial dependence grids | Deterministic | Depends only on fitted model & data. |
 
@@ -432,17 +456,19 @@ The analysis generates the following output files:
 
 **`statistical_analysis.md`** - Comprehensive statistical analysis containing:
 
-- **Global Statistics** - Reward distributions and component activation rates
-- **Sample Representativity** - Coverage of critical market scenarios
-- **Component Analysis** - Relationships between rewards and conditions
-- **PBRS Analysis** - Potential-based reward shaping component activation rates, statistics, and invariance validation
-- **Feature Importance** - Machine learning analysis of key drivers
-- **Statistical Validation** - Hypothesis tests, confidence intervals, normality + effect sizes
-- **Distribution Shift** - Real vs synthetic divergence (KL, JS, Wasserstein, KS)
-- **Diagnostics Validation Summary**
-  - Pass/fail snapshot of all runtime checks
-  - Consolidated pass/fail state of every validation layer (invariants, parameter bounds, bootstrap CIs, distribution metrics, diagnostics, hypothesis tests)
-  - PBRS invariance validation (canonical mode check: ∑shaping_rewards ≈ 0)
+1. **Global Statistics** - Reward distribution, per-action stats, component activation & ranges.
+2. **Sample Representativity** - Position/action distributions, critical regime coverage, component activation recap.
+3. **Reward Component Analysis** - Binned relationships (idle, hold, exit), correlation matrix (constant features removed), PBRS analysis (activation rates, component stats, invariance summary).
+4. **Feature Importance** - Random Forest importance + partial dependence.
+5. **Statistical Validation** - Hypothesis tests, bootstrap confidence intervals, normality diagnostics, optional distribution shift (5.4) when real episodes provided.
+**Summary** - 7-point concise synthesis:
+1. Reward distribution health (center, spread, tail asymmetry)
+2. Action & position coverage (usage %, invalid rate, masking efficacy)
+3. Component contributions (activation rates + mean / |mean| ranking)
+4. Exit attenuation behavior (mode, continuity, effective decay characteristics)
+5. Feature signal quality (model R², leading predictors, stability notes)
+6. Statistical outcomes (significant correlations / tests, any multiple-testing adjustment applied, distribution shift if real data)
+7. PBRS invariance verdict (|Σ shaping| < 1e-6 => canonical; otherwise non-canonical with absolute deviation)
 
 ### Data Exports
 
@@ -451,41 +477,40 @@ The analysis generates the following output files:
 | `reward_samples.csv`       | Raw synthetic samples for custom analysis            |
 | `feature_importance.csv`   | Feature importance rankings from random forest model |
 | `partial_dependence_*.csv` | Partial dependence data for key features             |
-| `manifest.json`            | Run metadata (seed, params, top features, overrides) |
+| `manifest.json`            | Runtime manifest (simulation + reward params + hash) |
 
 ### Manifest Structure (`manifest.json`)
 
-Key fields:
-
-| Field | Description |
-|-------|-------------|
-| `generated_at` | ISO timestamp of run |
-| `num_samples` | Number of synthetic samples generated |
-| `seed` | Random seed used (deterministic cascade) |
-| `profit_target_effective` | Profit target after risk/reward scaling |
-| `top_features` | Top 5 features by permutation importance |
-| `reward_param_overrides` | Subset of reward tunables explicitly supplied via CLI |
-| `params_hash` | SHA-256 hash combining simulation params + overrides (reproducibility) |
-| `params` | Echo of core simulation parameters (subset, for quick audit) |
-| `parameter_adjustments` | Any automatic bound clamps applied by `validate_reward_parameters` |
-
-Use `params_hash` to verify reproducibility across runs; identical seeds + identical overrides ⇒ identical hash.
+| Field | Type | Description |
+|-------|------|-------------|
+| `generated_at` | string (ISO 8601) | Timestamp of generation (not part of hash). |
+| `num_samples` | int | Number of synthetic samples generated. |
+| `seed` | int | Master random seed driving simulation determinism. |
+| `max_trade_duration` | int | Max trade duration used to scale durations. |
+| `profit_target_effective` | float | Profit target after risk/reward scaling. |
+| `pvalue_adjust_method` | string | Multiple testing correction mode (`none` or `benjamini_hochberg`). |
+| `parameter_adjustments` | object | Map of any automatic bound clamps (empty if none). |
+| `reward_params` | object | Full resolved reward parameter set (post-validation). |
+| `simulation_params` | object | All simulation inputs (num_samples, seed, volatility knobs, etc.). |
+| `params_hash` | string (sha256) | Hash over ALL `simulation_params` + ALL `reward_params` (lexicographically ordered). |
+
+Reproducibility: two runs are input-identical iff their `params_hash` values match. Because defaults are included in the hash, modifying a default value (even if not overridden) changes the hash.
 
 ### Distribution Shift Metric Conventions
 
 | Metric | Definition | Notes |
 |--------|------------|-------|
 | `*_kl_divergence` | KL(synthetic‖real) = Σ p_synth log(p_synth / p_real) | Asymmetric; 0 iff identical histograms (after binning). |
-| `*_js_distance` | √(JS(p_synth, p_real)) | Symmetric, bounded [0,1]; distance form (sqrt of JS divergence). |
+| `*_js_distance` | d_JS(p_synth, p_real) = √( 0.5 KL(p_synth‖m) + 0.5 KL(p_real‖m) ), m = 0.5 (p_synth + p_real) | Symmetric, bounded [0,1]; square-root of JS divergence; stable vs KL when supports differ. |
 | `*_wasserstein` | 1D Earth Mover's Distance | Non-negative; same units as feature. |
 | `*_ks_statistic` | KS two-sample statistic | ∈ [0,1]; higher = greater divergence. |
 | `*_ks_pvalue` | KS test p-value | ∈ [0,1]; small ⇒ reject equality (at α). |
 
 Implementation details:
 - Histograms: 50 uniform bins spanning min/max across both samples.
-- Probabilities: counts + ε (1e10) then normalized ⇒ avoids log(0) and division by zero.
-- Degenerate (constant) distributions short‑circuit to zeros (divergences) / p-value 1.0.
-- JS distance is reported (not raw divergence) for bounded interpretability.
+- Probabilities: counts + ε (1e-10) then normalized ⇒ avoids log(0) and division by zero.
+- Degenerate distributions short-circuit to zeros / p-value 1.0.
+- JS distance instead of raw JS divergence for bounded interpretability and smooth interpolation.
 
 ---
 
@@ -531,7 +556,7 @@ python reward_space_analysis.py \
     --output real_vs_synthetic
 ```
 
-The report will include distribution shift metrics (KL divergence ≥ 0, JS distance ∈ [0,1], Wasserstein ≥ 0, KS statistic ∈ [0,1], KS p‑value ∈ [0,1]) showing how well synthetic samples represent real trading. Degenerate (constant) distributions are auto‑detected and produce zero divergence and KS p‑value = 1.0 to avoid spurious instability.
+The report will include distribution shift metrics (KL divergence ≥ 0, JS distance ∈ [0,1], Wasserstein ≥ 0, KS statistic ∈ [0,1], KS p-value ∈ [0,1]) showing how well synthetic samples represent real trading. Degenerate (constant) distributions are auto-detected and produce zero divergence and KS p-value = 1.0 to avoid spurious instability.
 
 ### Batch Analysis
 
@@ -571,11 +596,13 @@ Always run the full suite after modifying reward logic or attenuation parameters
 | Statistical Validation | TestStatisticalValidation | Mathematical bounds, heteroscedasticity, invariants |
 | Boundary Conditions | TestBoundaryConditions | Extreme params & unknown mode fallback |
 | Helper Functions | TestHelperFunctions | Report writers, model analysis, utility conversions |
-| Private Functions (via public API) | TestPrivateFunctions | Idle / hold / invalid penalties, exit scenarios |
+| Private Functions | TestPrivateFunctions | Idle / hold / invalid penalties, exit scenarios (accessed indirectly) |
 | Robustness | TestRewardRobustness | Monotonic attenuation (where applicable), decomposition integrity, boundary regimes |
 | Parameter Validation | TestParameterValidation | Bounds clamping, warning threshold, penalty power scaling |
-| Continuity | TestContinuityPlateau | Plateau boundary continuity & smallepsilon attenuation scaling |
+| Continuity | TestContinuityPlateau | Plateau boundary continuity & small-epsilon attenuation scaling |
 | PBRS Integration | TestPBRSIntegration | Potential-based reward shaping, transforms, exit modes, canonical invariance |
+| Report Formatting | TestReportFormatting | Report section presence, ordering, PBRS invariance line, formatting integrity |
+| Load Real Episodes | TestLoadRealEpisodes | Real episodes ingestion, column validation, distribution shift preparation |
 
 ### Test Architecture
 
@@ -654,6 +681,8 @@ pytest -q test_reward_space_analysis.py::TestRewardAlignment
 - Use `--trading_mode spot` (fewer action combinations)
 - Close other memory-intensive applications
 - Use SSD storage for faster I/O
+- Use `--skip_partial_dependence` to skip marginal response curves
+- Temporarily lower `--bootstrap_resamples` (e.g. 1000) during iteration (expect wider CIs)
 
 ### Memory Errors
 
index a733a05f84bc23466aaabd90363249686da6f6fc..c7752c81dbbccd5b0a8224c42b323418120129d8 100644 (file)
@@ -58,6 +58,35 @@ class Positions(Enum):
     Neutral = 0.5
 
 
+# Tolerance for PBRS invariance classification (canonical if |Σ shaping| < PBRS_INVARIANCE_TOL)
+PBRS_INVARIANCE_TOL: float = 1e-6
+# Default discount factor γ for potential-based reward shaping
+POTENTIAL_GAMMA_DEFAULT: float = 0.95
+
+# Attenuation mode sets (centralized for tests and validation)
+ATTENUATION_MODES: Tuple[str, ...] = ("sqrt", "linear", "power", "half_life")
+ATTENUATION_MODES_WITH_LEGACY: Tuple[str, ...] = ATTENUATION_MODES + ("legacy",)
+
+# Centralized internal numeric guards & behavior toggles (single source of truth for internal tunables)
+INTERNAL_GUARDS: dict[str, float] = {
+    "degenerate_ci_epsilon": 1e-9,
+    "distribution_constant_fallback_moment": 0.0,
+    "distribution_constant_fallback_qq_r2": 1.0,
+    "moment_extreme_threshold": 1e4,
+    "bootstrap_min_recommended": 200,
+}
+
+
+class RewardDiagnosticsWarning(RuntimeWarning):
+    """Warning category for reward space diagnostic graceful fallbacks.
+
+    Enables selective filtering in tests or CLI harness while leaving other
+    runtime warnings unaffected.
+    """
+
+    pass
+
+
 def _to_bool(value: Any) -> bool:
     if isinstance(value, bool):
         return value
@@ -130,14 +159,11 @@ RewardParams = Dict[str, RewardParamValue]
 # Internal safe fallback helper for numeric failures (centralizes semantics)
 def _fail_safely(reason: str) -> float:
     """Return 0.0 on recoverable numeric failure (reason available for future debug hooks)."""
-    # NOTE: presently silent to preserve legacy behaviour; hook logging here if needed.
+    # NOTE: presently silent to preserve legacy behavior; hook logging here if needed.
     _ = reason
     return 0.0
 
 
-# Allowed exit attenuation modes
-ALLOWED_EXIT_MODES = {"legacy", "sqrt", "linear", "power", "half_life"}
-
 # PBRS constants
 ALLOWED_TRANSFORMS = {
     "tanh",
@@ -185,7 +211,7 @@ DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS: RewardParams = {
     # === PBRS PARAMETERS ===
     # Potential-based reward shaping core parameters
     # Discount factor γ for potential term (0 ≤ γ ≤ 1)
-    "potential_gamma": 0.95,
+    "potential_gamma": POTENTIAL_GAMMA_DEFAULT,
     "potential_softsign_sharpness": 1.0,
     # Exit potential modes: canonical | progressive_release | spike_cancel | retain_previous
     "exit_potential_mode": "canonical",
@@ -368,7 +394,7 @@ def validate_reward_parameters(
 def _normalize_and_validate_mode(params: RewardParams) -> None:
     """Align normalization of ``exit_attenuation_mode`` with ReforceXY environment.
 
-    Behaviour (mirrors in-env logic):
+    Behavior (mirrors in-env logic):
     - Do not force lowercase or strip user formatting; use the value as provided.
     - Supported modes (case-sensitive): {legacy, sqrt, linear, power, half_life}.
     - If the value is not among supported keys, silently fallback to 'linear'
@@ -380,7 +406,7 @@ def _normalize_and_validate_mode(params: RewardParams) -> None:
         return
 
     exit_attenuation_mode = _get_str_param(params, "exit_attenuation_mode", "linear")
-    if exit_attenuation_mode not in ALLOWED_EXIT_MODES:
+    if exit_attenuation_mode not in ATTENUATION_MODES_WITH_LEGACY:
         params["exit_attenuation_mode"] = "linear"
 
 
@@ -404,7 +430,7 @@ def add_tunable_cli_args(parser: argparse.ArgumentParser) -> None:
             parser.add_argument(
                 f"--{key}",
                 type=str,
-                choices=sorted(ALLOWED_EXIT_MODES),
+                choices=sorted(ATTENUATION_MODES_WITH_LEGACY),
                 default=None,
                 help=help_text,
             )
@@ -495,21 +521,50 @@ def _get_exit_factor(
     duration_ratio: float,
     params: RewardParams,
 ) -> float:
-    """Compute exit factor = time attenuation kernel (with optional plateau) * ``pnl_factor``.
+    """Compute exit factor controlling time attenuation of exit reward.
+
+    Purpose
+    -------
+    Produces a multiplicative factor applied to raw PnL at exit:
+        exit_reward = pnl * exit_factor
+    where:
+        exit_factor = time_kernel(base_factor, effective_duration_ratio) * pnl_factor
 
-    Parity: mirrors the live environment's logic (``ReforceXY._get_exit_factor``).
+    Parity
+    ------
+    Mirrors environment method ``ReforceXY._get_exit_factor`` for offline / synthetic analysis.
+
+    Algorithm
+    ---------
+    1. Validate finiteness & clamp negative duration to 0.
+    2. Apply optional plateau: effective_dr = 0 while duration_ratio <= grace else (dr - grace).
+    3. Select kernel: legacy | sqrt | linear | power | half_life (all monotonic except legacy discontinuity at dr=1).
+    4. Multiply by externally supplied ``pnl_factor`` (profit & efficiency modulation).
+    5. Invariants & safety: non-finite -> 0; prevent negative factor on non-negative pnl; warn on large magnitude.
 
-    Assumptions:
-    - ``_normalize_and_validate_mode`` has already run (invalid modes replaced by 'linear').
-    - ``exit_attenuation_mode`` is therefore either a member of ``ALLOWED_EXIT_MODES`` or 'linear'.
-    - All numeric tunables are accessed through ``_get_float_param`` for safety.
+    Parameters
+    ----------
+    base_factor : float
+        Base scaling constant before temporal attenuation.
+    pnl : float
+        Realized (or unrealized at exit decision) profit/loss.
+    pnl_factor : float
+        PnL modulation factor (win amplification + efficiency) computed separately.
+    duration_ratio : float
+        trade_duration / max_trade_duration (pre-clamped upstream).
+    params : dict
+        Reward parameter mapping.
 
-    Algorithm steps:
-      1. Finiteness & non-negative guard on inputs.
-      2. Plateau handling: effective duration ratio = 0 within grace region else (r - grace).
-      3. Kernel application (legacy|sqrt|linear|power|half_life).
-      4. Multiply by externally supplied ``pnl_factor`` (already includes profit & efficiency effects).
-      5. Invariants: ensure finiteness; clamp negative factor when pnl >= 0; emit threshold warning.
+    Returns
+    -------
+    float
+        Exit factor (>=0 unless pnl < 0 and invariants disabled).
+
+    Notes
+    -----
+    - Legacy kernel is discontinuous and maintained for backward compatibility only.
+    - Combine with ``_get_pnl_factor`` for full exit reward shaping (non-PBRS, path dependent).
+    - Plateau introduces a derivative kink at the grace boundary.
     """
     # Basic finiteness checks
     if (
@@ -577,6 +632,14 @@ def _get_exit_factor(
 
     kernel = kernels.get(exit_attenuation_mode, None)
     if kernel is None:
+        warnings.warn(
+            (
+                f"Unknown exit_attenuation_mode '{exit_attenuation_mode}'; defaulting to 'linear' "
+                f"(effective_dr={effective_dr:.5f})"
+            ),
+            RuntimeWarning,
+            stacklevel=2,
+        )
         kernel = _linear_kernel
 
     try:
@@ -618,30 +681,87 @@ def _get_exit_factor(
 
 
 def _get_pnl_factor(
-    params: RewardParams, context: RewardContext, profit_target: float
+    params: RewardParams,
+    context: RewardContext,
+    profit_target: float,
+    risk_reward_ratio: float,
 ) -> float:
-    """Env-aligned PnL factor combining profit amplification and exit efficiency."""
-    pnl = context.pnl
+    """Compute PnL amplification factor (profit target over/under performance + efficiency).
 
-    if not np.isfinite(pnl) or not np.isfinite(profit_target):
-        return _fail_safely("non_finite_pnl_or_target")
+    Purpose
+    -------
+    Encapsulates profit overshoot bonus and controlled loss penalty plus an efficiency tilt
+    based on intra-trade utilization of observed profit range.
 
-    profit_target_factor = 1.0
-    if profit_target > 0.0 and pnl > profit_target:
-        win_reward_factor = _get_float_param(
-            params,
-            "win_reward_factor",
-            DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS.get("win_reward_factor", 2.0),
-        )
-        pnl_factor_beta = _get_float_param(
-            params,
-            "pnl_factor_beta",
-            DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS.get("pnl_factor_beta", 0.5),
-        )
-        pnl_ratio = pnl / profit_target
-        profit_target_factor = 1.0 + win_reward_factor * math.tanh(
-            pnl_factor_beta * (pnl_ratio - 1.0)
-        )
+    Parity
+    ------
+    Mirrors environment method ``MyRLEnv._get_pnl_factor``.
+
+    Algorithm
+    ---------
+    1. Compute pnl_ratio = pnl / profit_target (profit_target already includes RR upstream).
+    2. If |pnl_ratio| <= 1: pnl_target_factor = 1.0.
+    3. Else compute base = tanh(beta * (|pnl_ratio| - 1)).
+       a. Gain branch (pnl_ratio > 1): 1 + win_reward_factor * base
+       b. Loss branch (pnl_ratio < -1/rr): 1 + (win_reward_factor * rr) * base
+    4. Efficiency: derive efficiency_ratio within [0,1] from intra-trade min/max; add linear tilt
+       around efficiency_center scaled by efficiency_weight (sign-flipped for losses).
+    5. Return max(0, pnl_target_factor * efficiency_factor).
+
+    Parameters
+    ----------
+    params : dict
+        Reward parameter mapping.
+    context : RewardContext
+        Current PnL and intra-trade extrema.
+    profit_target : float
+        Profit objective (already RR-scaled when called from calculate_reward).
+    risk_reward_ratio : float
+        RR used to set asymmetric loss trigger threshold (pnl_ratio < -1/RR).
+
+    Returns
+    -------
+    float
+        Non-negative factor (0 if invalid inputs or degenerate target).
+
+    Notes
+    -----
+    - Symmetric tanh avoids unbounded amplification.
+    - Loss penalty magnitude scaled by RR to keep incentive structure consistent across setups.
+    - Efficiency tilt introduces path dependence (non-PBRS component).
+    """
+    pnl = context.pnl
+    if (
+        not np.isfinite(pnl)
+        or not np.isfinite(profit_target)
+        or not np.isfinite(risk_reward_ratio)
+    ):
+        return _fail_safely("non_finite_inputs_pnl_factor")
+    if profit_target <= 0.0:
+        return 0.0
+
+    win_reward_factor = _get_float_param(
+        params,
+        "win_reward_factor",
+        DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS.get("win_reward_factor", 2.0),
+    )
+    pnl_factor_beta = _get_float_param(
+        params,
+        "pnl_factor_beta",
+        DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS.get("pnl_factor_beta", 0.5),
+    )
+    rr = risk_reward_ratio if risk_reward_ratio > 0 else 1.0
+
+    pnl_ratio = pnl / profit_target
+    pnl_target_factor = 1.0
+    if abs(pnl_ratio) > 1.0:
+        # Environment uses tanh(beta * (abs(ratio)-1)) for magnitude beyond target.
+        base_pnl_target_factor = math.tanh(pnl_factor_beta * (abs(pnl_ratio) - 1.0))
+        if pnl_ratio > 1.0:
+            pnl_target_factor = 1.0 + win_reward_factor * base_pnl_target_factor
+        elif pnl_ratio < -(1.0 / rr):
+            loss_penalty_factor = win_reward_factor * rr
+            pnl_target_factor = 1.0 + loss_penalty_factor * base_pnl_target_factor
 
     efficiency_factor = 1.0
     efficiency_weight = _get_float_param(
@@ -669,7 +789,7 @@ def _get_pnl_factor(
                     efficiency_center - efficiency_ratio
                 )
 
-    return max(0.0, profit_target_factor * efficiency_factor)
+    return max(0.0, pnl_target_factor * efficiency_factor)
 
 
 def _is_valid_action(
@@ -694,7 +814,7 @@ def _is_valid_action(
 def _idle_penalty(
     context: RewardContext, idle_factor: float, params: RewardParams
 ) -> float:
-    """Mirror the environment's idle penalty behaviour."""
+    """Mirror the environment's idle penalty behavior."""
     idle_penalty_scale = _get_float_param(
         params,
         "idle_penalty_scale",
@@ -734,7 +854,7 @@ def _idle_penalty(
 def _hold_penalty(
     context: RewardContext, hold_factor: float, params: RewardParams
 ) -> float:
-    """Mirror the environment's hold penalty behaviour."""
+    """Mirror the environment's hold penalty behavior."""
     hold_penalty_scale = _get_float_param(
         params,
         "hold_penalty_scale",
@@ -806,11 +926,14 @@ def calculate_reward(
             params, "risk_reward_ratio", float(risk_reward_ratio)
         )
 
-    # Scale profit target by risk-reward ratio (reward multiplier)
-    # E.g., profit_target=0.03, RR=2.0 → profit_target_final=0.06
     profit_target_final = profit_target * risk_reward_ratio
     idle_factor = factor * profit_target_final / 4.0
-    pnl_factor = _get_pnl_factor(params, context, profit_target_final)
+    pnl_factor = _get_pnl_factor(
+        params,
+        context,
+        profit_target_final,
+        risk_reward_ratio,
+    )
     hold_factor = idle_factor
 
     # Base reward calculation (existing logic)
@@ -1191,6 +1314,37 @@ def _binned_stats(
     target: str,
     bins: Iterable[float],
 ) -> pd.DataFrame:
+    """Compute aggregated statistics of a target variable across value bins.
+
+    Purpose
+    -------
+    Provide consistent binned descriptive statistics (count, mean, std, min, max)
+    for exploratory diagnostics of reward component relationships.
+
+    Parameters
+    ----------
+    df : pd.DataFrame
+        Source dataframe containing at minimum the ``column`` and ``target`` fields.
+    column : str
+        Name of the column whose values are used to create bins.
+    target : str
+        Column whose statistics are aggregated per bin.
+    bins : Iterable[float]
+        Monotonic sequence of bin edges (len >= 2). Values outside the range are
+        clipped to the boundary edges prior to bin assignment.
+
+    Returns
+    -------
+    pd.DataFrame
+        Dataframe indexed by stringified interval with columns:
+        ``count``, ``mean``, ``std``, ``min``, ``max``.
+
+    Notes
+    -----
+    - Duplicate bin edges are dropped via pandas ``cut(duplicates='drop')``.
+    - Non-finite or missing bins after clipping are excluded prior to grouping.
+    - This helper is deterministic and side-effect free.
+    """
     bins_arr = np.asarray(list(bins), dtype=float)
     if bins_arr.ndim != 1 or bins_arr.size < 2:
         raise ValueError("bins must contain at least two edges")
@@ -1214,7 +1368,34 @@ def _binned_stats(
 def _compute_relationship_stats(
     df: pd.DataFrame, max_trade_duration: int
 ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
-    """Compute relationship statistics without writing to file."""
+    """Compute binned relationship statistics among core reward drivers.
+
+    Purpose
+    -------
+    Generate uniformly binned summaries for idle duration, trade duration and
+    realized PnL to facilitate downstream comparative or visual analyses.
+
+    Parameters
+    ----------
+    df : pd.DataFrame
+        Input dataframe containing ``idle_duration``, ``trade_duration``, ``pnl`` and
+        corresponding reward component columns (``reward_idle``, ``reward_hold``,
+        ``reward_exit``).
+    max_trade_duration : int
+        Maximum configured trade duration used to scale bin ranges.
+
+    Returns
+    -------
+    Dict[str, Any]
+        Dictionary with keys ``idle_stats``, ``hold_stats`` and ``exit_stats`` each
+        containing a binned statistics dataframe.
+
+    Notes
+    -----
+    - PnL bin upper bound is adjusted by a tiny epsilon when min ≈ max to avoid
+      degenerate intervals.
+    - All statistics are rounded to 6 decimal places for compactness.
+    """
     idle_bins = np.linspace(0, max_trade_duration * 3.0, 13)
     trade_bins = np.linspace(0, max_trade_duration * 3.0, 13)
     pnl_min = float(df["pnl"].min())
@@ -1241,13 +1422,23 @@ def _compute_relationship_stats(
         "trade_duration",
         "idle_duration",
     ]
-    correlation = df[correlation_fields].corr().round(4)
+    # Drop columns that are constant (std == 0) to avoid all-NaN correlation rows
+    numeric_subset = df[correlation_fields]
+    constant_cols = [
+        c for c in numeric_subset.columns if numeric_subset[c].nunique() <= 1
+    ]
+    if constant_cols:
+        filtered = numeric_subset.drop(columns=constant_cols)
+    else:
+        filtered = numeric_subset
+    correlation = filtered.corr().round(4)
 
     return {
         "idle_stats": idle_stats,
         "hold_stats": hold_stats,
         "exit_stats": exit_stats,
         "correlation": correlation,
+        "correlation_dropped": constant_cols,
     }
 
 
@@ -1297,7 +1488,7 @@ def _compute_representativity_stats(
 
 
 def _perform_feature_analysis(
-    df: pd.DataFrame, seed: int
+    df: pd.DataFrame, seed: int, *, skip_partial_dependence: bool = False
 ) -> Tuple[
     pd.DataFrame, Dict[str, Any], Dict[str, pd.DataFrame], RandomForestRegressor
 ]:
@@ -1327,7 +1518,7 @@ def _perform_feature_analysis(
     X = df[feature_cols]
     for col in ("trade_duration", "idle_duration"):
         if col in X.columns and pd.api.types.is_integer_dtype(X[col]):
-            X[col] = X[col].astype(float)
+            X.loc[:, col] = X[col].astype(float)
     y = df["reward_total"]
     X_train, X_test, y_train, y_test = train_test_split(
         X, y, test_size=0.25, random_state=seed
@@ -1365,22 +1556,23 @@ def _perform_feature_analysis(
         .reset_index(drop=True)
     )
 
-    # Compute partial dependence for key features
+    # Compute partial dependence for key features unless skipped
     partial_deps = {}
-    for feature in ["trade_duration", "idle_duration", "pnl"]:
-        pd_result = partial_dependence(
-            model,
-            X_test,
-            [feature],
-            grid_resolution=50,
-            kind="average",
-        )
-        value_key = "values" if "values" in pd_result else "grid_values"
-        values = pd_result[value_key][0]
-        averaged = pd_result["average"][0]
-        partial_deps[feature] = pd.DataFrame(
-            {feature: values, "partial_dependence": averaged}
-        )
+    if not skip_partial_dependence:
+        for feature in ["trade_duration", "idle_duration", "pnl"]:
+            pd_result = partial_dependence(
+                model,
+                X_test,
+                [feature],
+                grid_resolution=50,
+                kind="average",
+            )
+            value_key = "values" if "values" in pd_result else "grid_values"
+            values = pd_result[value_key][0]
+            averaged = pd_result["average"][0]
+            partial_deps[feature] = pd.DataFrame(
+                {feature: values, "partial_dependence": averaged}
+            )
 
     analysis_stats = {
         "r2_score": r2,
@@ -1395,24 +1587,47 @@ def _perform_feature_analysis(
 
 
 def load_real_episodes(path: Path, *, enforce_columns: bool = True) -> pd.DataFrame:
-    """Load transitions from a pickle into a pandas.DataFrame.
-
-    Accepted inputs: a pickled DataFrame, a list of transition dicts, a list of
-    episode dicts each containing a 'transitions' iterable, or a dict with key
-    'transitions'.
+    """Load serialized episodes / transitions into a normalized DataFrame.
+
+    Accepted payload topologies (pickled):
+    - DataFrame directly.
+    - Dict with key ``'transitions'`` whose value is:
+        * a DataFrame OR
+        * an iterable of transition dicts.
+    - List of episode dicts where each dict with key ``'transitions'`` provides:
+        * a DataFrame OR
+        * an iterable of transition dicts.
+    - Fallback: any object convertible to ``pd.DataFrame`` (best‑effort).
+
+    Normalization steps:
+    1. Flatten nested episode structures.
+    2. Coerce numeric columns (expected + optional) with safe NaN coercion tracking.
+    3. Ensure required columns exist (raise or fill with NaN depending on ``enforce_columns``).
+    4. Add missing optional numeric columns (set to NaN) to obtain a stable schema.
+    5. (Light) Deduplication: drop exact duplicate transition rows if any.
+
+    Security NOTE:
+        Pickle loading executes arbitrary code if the file is malicious. Only load
+        trusted artifacts. This helper assumes the calling context enforces trust.
 
     Parameters
     ----------
-    path: Path
-        Path to the pickle file.
-    enforce_columns: bool
-        If True require required columns, else fill missing with NaN and warn.
+    path : Path
+        Pickle file path.
+    enforce_columns : bool, default True
+        If True, missing required columns cause a ValueError; else they are created
+        and filled with NaN and a warning is emitted.
+
+    Returns
+    -------
+    pd.DataFrame
+        Normalized transition frame including (at minimum) required columns.
 
     Raises
     ------
     ValueError
-        On unpickle failure or when the payload cannot be converted to a valid
-        transitions DataFrame (and enforce_columns is True).
+        On unpickle failure, structure mismatch (when ``enforce_columns`` is True),
+        or irrecoverable conversion errors.
     """
 
     try:
@@ -1490,6 +1705,7 @@ def load_real_episodes(path: Path, *, enforce_columns: bool = True) -> pd.DataFr
         "reward_total",
     }
 
+    # Keep optional list stable and explicit
     numeric_optional = {
         "reward_exit",
         "reward_idle",
@@ -1499,6 +1715,12 @@ def load_real_episodes(path: Path, *, enforce_columns: bool = True) -> pd.DataFr
         "idle_ratio",
         "max_unrealized_profit",
         "min_unrealized_profit",
+        # Additive / shaping components
+        "reward_entry_additive",
+        "reward_exit_additive",
+        "current_potential",
+        "next_potential",
+        "is_invalid",
     }
 
     for col in list(numeric_expected | numeric_optional):
@@ -1526,21 +1748,35 @@ def load_real_episodes(path: Path, *, enforce_columns: bool = True) -> pd.DataFr
         "action",
         "reward_total",
     }
-    missing = required - set(df.columns)
-    if missing:
+    missing_required = required - set(df.columns)
+    if missing_required:
         if enforce_columns:
             raise ValueError(
-                f"Loaded episodes data is missing required columns: {sorted(missing)}. "
+                f"Loaded episodes data is missing required columns: {sorted(missing_required)}. "
                 f"Found columns: {sorted(list(df.columns))}."
             )
-        else:
-            warnings.warn(
-                f"Loaded episodes data is missing columns {sorted(missing)}; filling with NaN (enforce_columns=False)",
-                RuntimeWarning,
-                stacklevel=2,
-            )
-            for col in missing:
-                df[col] = np.nan
+        warnings.warn(
+            f"Loaded episodes data is missing columns {sorted(missing_required)}; filling with NaN (enforce_columns=False)",
+            RuntimeWarning,
+            stacklevel=2,
+        )
+        for col in missing_required:
+            df[col] = np.nan
+
+    # Ensure all optional numeric columns exist for schema stability
+    for opt_col in numeric_optional:
+        if opt_col not in df.columns:
+            df[opt_col] = np.nan
+
+    # Drop exact duplicates (rare but can appear after flattening)
+    before_dupes = len(df)
+    df = df.drop_duplicates()
+    if len(df) != before_dupes:
+        warnings.warn(
+            f"Removed {before_dupes - len(df)} duplicate transition row(s) while loading '{path}'.",
+            RuntimeWarning,
+            stacklevel=2,
+        )
 
     return df
 
@@ -1830,14 +2066,67 @@ def bootstrap_confidence_intervals(
     n_bootstrap: int = 10000,
     confidence_level: float = 0.95,
     seed: int = 42,
+    *,
+    strict_diagnostics: bool = False,
 ) -> Dict[str, Tuple[float, float, float]]:
-    """Bootstrap confidence intervals for key metrics."""
+    """Estimate confidence intervals for mean of selected metrics via bootstrap.
+
+    Graceful mode policy (``strict_diagnostics=False``):
+      - If the computed CI has zero or negative width (including inverted bounds),
+        it is automatically widened symmetrically around the sample mean by an
+        epsilon (``INTERNAL_GUARDS['degenerate_ci_epsilon']``) so the reporting
+        pipeline is not interrupted. A ``RewardDiagnosticsWarning`` is emitted to
+        make the adjustment transparent.
+    Strict mode policy (``strict_diagnostics=True``):
+      - The same anomalous condition triggers an immediate ``AssertionError``
+        (fail-fast) to surface upstream causes such as a constant column or a
+        prior data sanitization issue.
+    Rationale: This dual mode avoids silently masking structural problems while
+    still supporting uninterrupted exploratory / CLI smoke runs.
+
+    Purpose
+    -------
+    Provide non-parametric uncertainty estimates for the mean of reward-related
+    metrics, robust to unknown or asymmetric distributions.
+
+    Parameters
+    ----------
+    df : pd.DataFrame
+        Source dataframe containing metric columns.
+    metrics : List[str]
+        Names of numeric columns to evaluate; silently skipped if absent.
+    n_bootstrap : int, default 10000
+        Number of bootstrap resamples (with replacement).
+    confidence_level : float, default 0.95
+        Nominal coverage probability for the two-sided interval.
+    seed : int, default 42
+        Seed for local reproducible RNG (does not mutate global state).
+
+    Returns
+    -------
+    Dict[str, Tuple[float, float, float]]
+        Mapping metric -> (mean_estimate, ci_lower, ci_upper).
+
+    Notes
+    -----
+    - Metrics with < 10 non-null observations are skipped to avoid unstable CIs.
+    - Percentile method used; no bias correction or acceleration applied.
+    - Validation enforces finite, ordered, positive-width intervals.
+    """
     alpha = 1 - confidence_level
     lower_percentile = 100 * alpha / 2
     upper_percentile = 100 * (1 - alpha / 2)
 
     results = {}
 
+    # Advisory: very low bootstrap counts produce unstable CI widths
+    min_rec = int(INTERNAL_GUARDS.get("bootstrap_min_recommended", 200))
+    if n_bootstrap < min_rec:
+        warnings.warn(
+            f"n_bootstrap={n_bootstrap} < recommended minimum {min_rec}; confidence intervals may be unstable",
+            RewardDiagnosticsWarning,
+        )
+
     # Local RNG to avoid mutating global NumPy RNG state
     rng = np.random.default_rng(seed)
 
@@ -1864,13 +2153,34 @@ def bootstrap_confidence_intervals(
         results[metric] = (point_est, ci_low, ci_high)
 
     # Validate bootstrap confidence intervals
-    _validate_bootstrap_results(results)
+    _validate_bootstrap_results(results, strict_diagnostics=strict_diagnostics)
 
     return results
 
 
-def _validate_bootstrap_results(results: Dict[str, Tuple[float, float, float]]) -> None:
-    """Validate mathematical properties of bootstrap confidence intervals."""
+def _validate_bootstrap_results(
+    results: Dict[str, Tuple[float, float, float]], *, strict_diagnostics: bool
+) -> None:
+    """Validate structural and numerical integrity of bootstrap CI outputs.
+
+    Purpose
+    -------
+    Fail fast if any generated confidence interval violates expected invariants.
+
+    Parameters
+    ----------
+    results : Dict[str, Tuple[float, float, float]]
+        Mapping from metric name to (mean, ci_low, ci_high).
+
+    Returns
+    -------
+    None
+
+    Notes
+    -----
+    - Raises AssertionError on first violation (finite bounds, ordering, width > 0).
+    - Intentionally internal; external callers should rely on exceptions for flow.
+    """
     for metric, (mean, ci_low, ci_high) in results.items():
         # CI bounds must be finite
         if not (np.isfinite(mean) and np.isfinite(ci_low) and np.isfinite(ci_high)):
@@ -1889,22 +2199,61 @@ def _validate_bootstrap_results(results: Dict[str, Tuple[float, float, float]])
         # CI width should be positive (non-degenerate)
         width = ci_high - ci_low
         if width <= 0:
-            raise AssertionError(
-                f"Bootstrap CI for {metric}: non-positive width {width:.6f}"
+            if strict_diagnostics:
+                raise AssertionError(
+                    f"Bootstrap CI for {metric}: non-positive width {width:.6f}"
+                )
+            # Graceful mode: expand interval symmetrically
+            epsilon = (
+                INTERNAL_GUARDS.get("degenerate_ci_epsilon", 1e-9)
+                if width == 0
+                else abs(width) * 1e-6
+            )
+            center = mean
+            # Adjust only if current bounds are identical; otherwise enforce ordering minimally.
+            if ci_low == ci_high:
+                ci_low = center - epsilon
+                ci_high = center + epsilon
+            else:
+                # Ensure proper ordering if inverted or collapsed negatively.
+                lower = min(ci_low, ci_high) - epsilon
+                upper = max(ci_low, ci_high) + epsilon
+                ci_low, ci_high = lower, upper
+            results[metric] = (mean, ci_low, ci_high)
+            warnings.warn(
+                f"Degenerate bootstrap CI for {metric} adjusted to maintain positive width;"
+                f" original width={width:.6e}, epsilon={epsilon:.1e}",
+                RewardDiagnosticsWarning,
             )
 
 
 def distribution_diagnostics(
-    df: pd.DataFrame, *, seed: int | None = None
+    df: pd.DataFrame, *, seed: int | None = None, strict_diagnostics: bool = False
 ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
-    """Distribution diagnostics: normality tests, skewness, kurtosis.
+    """Compute distributional diagnostics for selected numeric columns.
+
+    Purpose
+    -------
+    Aggregate normality test statistics and moment-based shape descriptors to
+    support assessment of modelling assumptions or transformation needs.
 
     Parameters
     ----------
     df : pd.DataFrame
-        Input samples.
+        Dataframe containing relevant numeric columns.
     seed : int | None, optional
-        Reserved for future stochastic diagnostic extensions; currently unused.
+        Reserved for potential future stochastic extensions; unused presently.
+
+    Returns
+    -------
+    Dict[str, Any]
+        Mapping of column name -> diagnostic results (tests, moments, p-values).
+
+    Notes
+    -----
+    - Skips columns absent from the dataframe.
+    - Applies Shapiro-Wilk for n <= 5000 else D'Agostino's K2 due to cost.
+    - All numeric outputs are floats; non-finite intermediate results are ignored.
     """
     diagnostics = {}
     _ = seed  # placeholder to keep signature for future reproducibility extensions
@@ -1919,8 +2268,16 @@ def distribution_diagnostics(
 
         diagnostics[f"{col}_mean"] = float(np.mean(data))
         diagnostics[f"{col}_std"] = float(np.std(data, ddof=1))
-        diagnostics[f"{col}_skewness"] = float(stats.skew(data))
-        diagnostics[f"{col}_kurtosis"] = float(stats.kurtosis(data, fisher=True))
+        skew_v = float(stats.skew(data))
+        kurt_v = float(stats.kurtosis(data, fisher=True))
+        diagnostics[f"{col}_skewness"] = skew_v
+        diagnostics[f"{col}_kurtosis"] = kurt_v
+        thr = INTERNAL_GUARDS.get("moment_extreme_threshold", 1e4)
+        if abs(skew_v) > thr or abs(kurt_v) > thr:
+            msg = f"Extreme moment(s) for {col}: skew={skew_v:.3e}, kurtosis={kurt_v:.3e} exceeds threshold {thr}."
+            if strict_diagnostics:
+                raise AssertionError(msg)
+            warnings.warn(msg, RewardDiagnosticsWarning)
 
         if len(data) < 5000:
             sw_stat, sw_pval = stats.shapiro(data)
@@ -1942,23 +2299,50 @@ def distribution_diagnostics(
         (_osm, _osr), (_slope, _intercept, r) = probplot(data, dist="norm", plot=None)
         diagnostics[f"{col}_qq_r_squared"] = float(r**2)
 
-    _validate_distribution_diagnostics(diagnostics)
+    _validate_distribution_diagnostics(
+        diagnostics, strict_diagnostics=strict_diagnostics
+    )
     return diagnostics
 
 
-def _validate_distribution_diagnostics(diag: Dict[str, Any]) -> None:
+def _validate_distribution_diagnostics(
+    diag: Dict[str, Any], *, strict_diagnostics: bool
+) -> None:
     """Validate mathematical properties of distribution diagnostics.
 
     Ensures all reported statistics are finite and within theoretical bounds where applicable.
     Invoked automatically inside distribution_diagnostics(); raising AssertionError on violation
     enforces fail-fast semantics consistent with other validation helpers.
     """
-    for key, value in diag.items():
+    # Pre-compute zero-variance flags to allow graceful handling of undefined higher moments.
+    zero_var_columns = set()
+    for k, v in diag.items():
+        if k.endswith("_std") and (not np.isfinite(v) or v == 0):
+            prefix = k[: -len("_std")]
+            zero_var_columns.add(prefix)
+
+    for key, value in list(diag.items()):
         if any(suffix in key for suffix in ["_mean", "_std", "_skewness", "_kurtosis"]):
             if not np.isfinite(value):
-                raise AssertionError(
-                    f"Distribution diagnostic {key} is not finite: {value}"
+                # Graceful degradation for constant distributions: skewness/kurtosis become NaN.
+                constant_problem = any(
+                    key.startswith(prefix)
+                    and (key.endswith("_skewness") or key.endswith("_kurtosis"))
+                    for prefix in zero_var_columns
                 )
+                if constant_problem and not strict_diagnostics:
+                    fallback = INTERNAL_GUARDS.get(
+                        "distribution_constant_fallback_moment", 0.0
+                    )
+                    diag[key] = fallback
+                    warnings.warn(
+                        f"Replaced undefined {key} (constant distribution) with {fallback}",
+                        RewardDiagnosticsWarning,
+                    )
+                else:
+                    raise AssertionError(
+                        f"Distribution diagnostic {key} is not finite: {value}"
+                    )
         if key.endswith("_shapiro_pval"):
             if not (0 <= value <= 1):
                 raise AssertionError(
@@ -1966,12 +2350,38 @@ def _validate_distribution_diagnostics(diag: Dict[str, Any]) -> None:
                 )
         if key.endswith("_anderson_stat") or key.endswith("_anderson_critical_5pct"):
             if not np.isfinite(value):
+                prefix = key.rsplit("_", 2)[0]
+                if prefix in zero_var_columns and not strict_diagnostics:
+                    fallback = INTERNAL_GUARDS.get(
+                        "distribution_constant_fallback_moment", 0.0
+                    )
+                    diag[key] = fallback
+                    warnings.warn(
+                        f"Replaced undefined Anderson diagnostic {key} (constant distribution) with {fallback}",
+                        RewardDiagnosticsWarning,
+                    )
+                    continue
                 raise AssertionError(
                     f"Anderson statistic {key} must be finite, got {value}"
                 )
         if key.endswith("_qq_r_squared"):
-            if not (0 <= value <= 1):
-                raise AssertionError(f"Q-Q R^2 {key} must be in [0,1], got {value}")
+            if not (
+                isinstance(value, (int, float))
+                and np.isfinite(value)
+                and 0 <= value <= 1
+            ):
+                prefix = key[: -len("_qq_r_squared")]
+                if prefix in zero_var_columns and not strict_diagnostics:
+                    fallback_r2 = INTERNAL_GUARDS.get(
+                        "distribution_constant_fallback_qq_r2", 1.0
+                    )
+                    diag[key] = fallback_r2
+                    warnings.warn(
+                        f"Replaced undefined Q-Q R^2 {key} (constant distribution) with {fallback_r2}",
+                        RewardDiagnosticsWarning,
+                    )
+                else:
+                    raise AssertionError(f"Q-Q R^2 {key} must be in [0,1], got {value}")
 
 
 def build_argument_parser() -> argparse.ArgumentParser:
@@ -1990,6 +2400,11 @@ def build_argument_parser() -> argparse.ArgumentParser:
         default=42,
         help="Random seed for reproducibility (default: 42).",
     )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--skip_partial_dependence",
+        action="store_true",
+        help="Skip partial dependence computation to speed up analysis.",
+    )
     parser.add_argument(
         "--stats_seed",
         type=int,
@@ -2080,6 +2495,24 @@ def build_argument_parser() -> argparse.ArgumentParser:
         default="none",
         help="Multiple testing correction method for hypothesis tests (default: none).",
     )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--strict_diagnostics",
+        action="store_true",
+        help=(
+            "Enable fail-fast mode for statistical diagnostics: raise on zero-width bootstrap CIs or undefined "
+            "skewness/kurtosis/Anderson/Q-Q metrics produced by constant distributions instead of applying graceful replacements."
+        ),
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--bootstrap_resamples",
+        type=int,
+        default=10000,
+        metavar="N",
+        help=(
+            "Number of bootstrap resamples for confidence intervals (default: 10000). "
+            "Lower this (e.g. 200-1000) for faster smoke tests; increase for more stable CI width estimates."
+        ),
+    )
     return parser
 
 
@@ -2093,6 +2526,9 @@ def write_complete_statistical_analysis(
     *,
     adjust_method: str = "none",
     stats_seed: Optional[int] = None,
+    strict_diagnostics: bool = False,
+    bootstrap_resamples: int = 10000,
+    skip_partial_dependence: bool = False,
 ) -> None:
     """Generate a single comprehensive statistical analysis report with enhanced tests."""
     output_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
@@ -2145,20 +2581,21 @@ def write_complete_statistical_analysis(
 
     # Model analysis
     importance_df, analysis_stats, partial_deps, _model = _perform_feature_analysis(
-        df, seed
+        df, seed, skip_partial_dependence=skip_partial_dependence
     )
 
     # Save feature importance CSV
     importance_df.to_csv(output_dir / "feature_importance.csv", index=False)
 
     # Save partial dependence CSVs
-    for feature, pd_df in partial_deps.items():
-        pd_df.to_csv(
-            output_dir / f"partial_dependence_{feature}.csv",
-            index=False,
-        )
+    if not skip_partial_dependence:
+        for feature, pd_df in partial_deps.items():
+            pd_df.to_csv(
+                output_dir / f"partial_dependence_{feature}.csv",
+                index=False,
+            )
 
-    # Enhanced statistics (always computed)
+    # Enhanced statistics
     test_seed = (
         stats_seed
         if isinstance(stats_seed, int)
@@ -2175,9 +2612,15 @@ def write_complete_statistical_analysis(
         "pnl",
     ]
     bootstrap_ci = bootstrap_confidence_intervals(
-        df, metrics_for_ci, n_bootstrap=10000, seed=test_seed
+        df,
+        metrics_for_ci,
+        n_bootstrap=int(bootstrap_resamples),
+        seed=test_seed,
+        strict_diagnostics=strict_diagnostics,
+    )
+    dist_diagnostics = distribution_diagnostics(
+        df, seed=test_seed, strict_diagnostics=strict_diagnostics
     )
-    dist_diagnostics = distribution_diagnostics(df, seed=test_seed)
 
     distribution_shift = None
     if real_df is not None:
@@ -2194,7 +2637,41 @@ def write_complete_statistical_analysis(
         f.write(f"| Total Samples | {len(df):,} |\n")
         f.write(f"| Random Seed | {seed} |\n")
         f.write(f"| Max Trade Duration | {max_trade_duration} |\n")
-        f.write(f"| Profit Target (effective) | {profit_target:.4f} |\n\n")
+        # Blank separator to visually group core simulation vs PBRS parameters
+        f.write("|  |  |\n")
+        # Extra core PBRS parameters exposed in run configuration if present
+        _rp = (
+            df.attrs.get("reward_params")
+            if isinstance(df.attrs.get("reward_params"), dict)
+            else {}
+        )
+        exit_mode = _rp.get("exit_potential_mode", "canonical")
+        potential_gamma = _rp.get(
+            "potential_gamma",
+            DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS.get(
+                "potential_gamma", POTENTIAL_GAMMA_DEFAULT
+            ),
+        )
+        f.write(f"| exit_potential_mode | {exit_mode} |\n")
+        f.write(f"| potential_gamma | {potential_gamma} |\n")
+        # Blank separator before overrides block
+        f.write("|  |  |\n")
+
+        overrides_pairs = []
+        if _rp:
+            for k, default_v in DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS.items():
+                if k in ("exit_potential_mode", "potential_gamma"):
+                    continue  # already printed explicitly
+                try:
+                    if k in _rp and _rp[k] != default_v:
+                        overrides_pairs.append(f"{k}={_rp[k]}")
+                except Exception:
+                    continue
+        if overrides_pairs:
+            f.write(f"| Overrides | {', '.join(sorted(overrides_pairs))} |\n")
+        else:
+            f.write("| Overrides | (none) |\n")
+        f.write("\n")
 
         f.write("---\n\n")
 
@@ -2210,19 +2687,34 @@ def write_complete_statistical_analysis(
 
         f.write("### 1.2 Reward Statistics by Action\n\n")
         action_df = summary_stats["action_summary"].copy()
+        # Cast index to int for cleaner display (0,1,2,3,4)
+        action_df.index = action_df.index.astype(int)
         if action_df.index.name is None:
             action_df.index.name = "action"
         f.write(_df_to_md(action_df, index_name=action_df.index.name, ndigits=6))
 
         f.write("### 1.3 Component Activation Rates\n\n")
         f.write("Percentage of samples where each reward component is non-zero:\n\n")
-        f.write(
-            _series_to_md(
-                summary_stats["component_share"],
-                value_name="activation_rate",
-                ndigits=6,
-            )
-        )
+        comp_share = summary_stats["component_share"].copy()
+        formatted_rows = [
+            "| Component | Activation Rate |",
+            "|-----------|----------------|",
+        ]
+        # Enforce deterministic logical ordering of components if present
+        preferred_order = [
+            "reward_invalid",
+            "reward_idle",
+            "reward_hold",
+            "reward_exit",
+            "reward_shaping",
+            "reward_entry_additive",
+            "reward_exit_additive",
+        ]
+        for comp in preferred_order:
+            if comp in comp_share.index:
+                val = comp_share.loc[comp]
+                formatted_rows.append(f"| {comp} | {val:.1%} |")
+        f.write("\n".join(formatted_rows) + "\n\n")
 
         f.write("### 1.4 Component Value Ranges\n\n")
         bounds_df = summary_stats["component_bounds"].copy()
@@ -2269,7 +2761,7 @@ def write_complete_statistical_analysis(
         )
         f.write("\n")
 
-        f.write("### 2.4 Component Activation Coverage\n\n")
+        f.write("### 2.4 Component Activation Rates\n\n")
         f.write("| Component | Activation Rate |\n")
         f.write("|-----------|----------------|\n")
         f.write(f"| Idle penalty | {representativity_stats['idle_activated']:.1%} |\n")
@@ -2317,6 +2809,13 @@ def write_complete_statistical_analysis(
         if corr_df.index.name is None:
             corr_df.index.name = "feature"
         f.write(_df_to_md(corr_df, index_name=corr_df.index.name, ndigits=4))
+        _dropped = relationship_stats.get("correlation_dropped") or []
+        if _dropped:
+            f.write(
+                "\n_Constant features removed (no variance): "
+                + ", ".join(_dropped)
+                + "._\n\n"
+            )
 
         # Section 3.5: PBRS Analysis
         f.write("### 3.5 PBRS (Potential-Based Reward Shaping) Analysis\n\n")
@@ -2362,14 +2861,26 @@ def write_complete_statistical_analysis(
 
             # PBRS invariance check (canonical mode)
             total_shaping = df["reward_shaping"].sum()
-            if abs(total_shaping) < 1e-6:
-                f.write(
-                    "✅ **PBRS Invariance:** Total shaping reward ≈ 0 (canonical mode preserved)\n\n"
-                )
+            entry_add_total = df.get("reward_entry_additive", pd.Series([0])).sum()
+            exit_add_total = df.get("reward_exit_additive", pd.Series([0])).sum()
+            # Prepare invariance summary markdown block
+            if abs(total_shaping) < PBRS_INVARIANCE_TOL:
+                invariance_status = "✅ Canonical"
+                invariance_note = "Total shaping ≈ 0 (canonical invariance)"
             else:
-                f.write(
-                    f"❌ **PBRS Invariance:** Total shaping reward = {total_shaping:.6f} (non-canonical behavior)\n\n"
-                )
+                invariance_status = "❌ Non-canonical"
+                invariance_note = f"Total shaping = {total_shaping:.6f} (non-zero)"
+
+            # Summarize PBRS invariance (added explicit section)
+            f.write("**PBRS Invariance Summary:**\n\n")
+            f.write("| Field | Value |\n")
+            f.write("|-------|-------|\n")
+            f.write(f"| Invariance | {invariance_status} |\n")
+            f.write(f"| Note | {invariance_note} |\n")
+            f.write(f"| Σ Shaping Reward | {total_shaping:.6f} |\n")
+            f.write(f"| Abs Σ Shaping Reward | {abs(total_shaping):.6e} |\n")
+            f.write(f"| Σ Entry Additive | {entry_add_total:.6f} |\n")
+            f.write(f"| Σ Exit Additive | {exit_add_total:.6f} |\n\n")
 
         else:
             f.write("_PBRS components not present in this analysis._\n\n")
@@ -2396,7 +2907,12 @@ def write_complete_statistical_analysis(
         f.write(header + sep + "\n".join(rows) + "\n\n")
         f.write("**Exported Data:**\n")
         f.write("- Full feature importance: `feature_importance.csv`\n")
-        f.write("- Partial dependence plots: `partial_dependence_*.csv`\n\n")
+        if not skip_partial_dependence:
+            f.write("- Partial dependence plots: `partial_dependence_*.csv`\n\n")
+        else:
+            f.write(
+                "- Partial dependence plots: (skipped via --skip_partial_dependence)\n\n"
+            )
 
         # Section 5: Statistical Validation
         if hypothesis_tests:
@@ -2540,6 +3056,10 @@ def write_complete_statistical_analysis(
                 f.write(
                     "| KS p-value | > 0.05 | ✅ Yes: No significant difference |\n\n"
                 )
+            else:
+                # Placeholder keeps numbering stable and explicit
+                f.write("### 5.4 Distribution Shift Analysis\n\n")
+                f.write("_Not performed (no real episodes provided)._\n\n")
 
         # Footer
         f.write("---\n\n")
@@ -2562,6 +3082,22 @@ def write_complete_statistical_analysis(
         )
         if distribution_shift:
             f.write("6. **Distribution Shift** - Comparison with real trading data\n")
+        else:
+            f.write(
+                "6. **Distribution Shift** - Not performed (no real episodes provided)\n"
+            )
+        if "reward_shaping" in df.columns:
+            _total_shaping = df["reward_shaping"].sum()
+            _canonical = abs(_total_shaping) < 1e-6
+            f.write(
+                "7. **PBRS Invariance** - "
+                + (
+                    "Canonical (Σ shaping ≈ 0)"
+                    if _canonical
+                    else f"Non-canonical (Σ shaping = {_total_shaping:.6f})"
+                )
+                + "\n"
+            )
         f.write("\n")
         f.write("**Generated Files:**\n")
         f.write("- `reward_samples.csv` - Raw synthetic samples\n")
@@ -2626,6 +3162,29 @@ def main() -> None:
         pnl_base_std=args.pnl_base_std,
         pnl_duration_vol_scale=args.pnl_duration_vol_scale,
     )
+    # Post-simulation critical NaN validation (non-PBRS structural columns)
+    critical_cols = [
+        "pnl",
+        "trade_duration",
+        "idle_duration",
+        "position",
+        "action",
+        "reward_total",
+        "reward_invalid",
+        "reward_idle",
+        "reward_hold",
+        "reward_exit",
+    ]
+    nan_issues = {
+        c: int(df[c].isna().sum())
+        for c in critical_cols
+        if c in df.columns and df[c].isna().any()
+    }
+    if nan_issues:
+        raise AssertionError(
+            "NaN values detected in critical simulated columns: "
+            + ", ".join(f"{k}={v}" for k, v in nan_issues.items())
+        )
     # Attach simulation parameters for downstream manifest
     df.attrs["simulation_params"] = {
         "num_samples": args.num_samples,
@@ -2640,6 +3199,8 @@ def main() -> None:
         "pnl_base_std": args.pnl_base_std,
         "pnl_duration_vol_scale": args.pnl_duration_vol_scale,
     }
+    # Attach resolved reward parameters for inline overrides rendering in report
+    df.attrs["reward_params"] = dict(params)
 
     args.output.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
     csv_path = args.output / "reward_samples.csv"
@@ -2666,6 +3227,9 @@ def main() -> None:
         stats_seed=args.stats_seed
         if getattr(args, "stats_seed", None) is not None
         else None,
+        strict_diagnostics=bool(getattr(args, "strict_diagnostics", False)),
+        bootstrap_resamples=getattr(args, "bootstrap_resamples", 10000),
+        skip_partial_dependence=bool(getattr(args, "skip_partial_dependence", False)),
     )
     print(
         f"Complete statistical analysis saved to: {args.output / 'statistical_analysis.md'}"
@@ -2673,53 +3237,35 @@ def main() -> None:
     # Generate manifest summarizing key metrics
     try:
         manifest_path = args.output / "manifest.json"
-        if (args.output / "feature_importance.csv").exists():
-            fi_df = pd.read_csv(args.output / "feature_importance.csv")
-            top_features = fi_df.head(5)["feature"].tolist()
-        else:
-            top_features = []
-        # Detect reward parameter overrides for traceability.
-        reward_param_overrides = {}
-        # Step 1: differences
-        for k in DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS:
-            if k in params and params[k] != DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS[k]:
-                reward_param_overrides[k] = params[k]
-        # Step 2: explicit flags
-        for k in DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS:
-            if hasattr(args, k):
-                v = getattr(args, k)
-                if v is not None:
-                    # Use the resolved param value for consistency
-                    reward_param_overrides[k] = params.get(k, v)
-
+        resolved_reward_params = dict(params)  # already validated/normalized upstream
         manifest = {
             "generated_at": pd.Timestamp.now().isoformat(),
             "num_samples": int(len(df)),
             "seed": int(args.seed),
             "max_trade_duration": int(args.max_trade_duration),
             "profit_target_effective": float(profit_target * risk_reward_ratio),
-            "top_features": top_features,
-            "reward_param_overrides": reward_param_overrides,
             "pvalue_adjust_method": args.pvalue_adjust,
             "parameter_adjustments": adjustments,
+            "reward_params": resolved_reward_params,
         }
         sim_params = df.attrs.get("simulation_params", {})
         if isinstance(sim_params, dict) and sim_params:
             import hashlib as _hashlib
             import json as _json
 
+            # Compose hash source from ALL simulation params and ALL resolved reward params for full reproducibility.
             _hash_source = {
                 **{f"sim::{k}": sim_params[k] for k in sorted(sim_params)},
                 **{
-                    f"reward::{k}": reward_param_overrides[k]
-                    for k in sorted(reward_param_overrides)
+                    f"reward::{k}": resolved_reward_params[k]
+                    for k in sorted(resolved_reward_params)
                 },
             }
             serialized = _json.dumps(_hash_source, sort_keys=True)
             manifest["params_hash"] = _hashlib.sha256(
                 serialized.encode("utf-8")
             ).hexdigest()
-            manifest["params"] = sim_params
+            manifest["simulation_params"] = sim_params
         with manifest_path.open("w", encoding="utf-8") as mh:
             import json as _json
 
@@ -2801,7 +3347,7 @@ def apply_transform(transform_name: str, value: float, **kwargs: Any) -> float:
     if transform_name not in transforms:
         warnings.warn(
             f"Unknown potential transform '{transform_name}'; falling back to tanh",
-            category=UserWarning,
+            RewardDiagnosticsWarning,
             stacklevel=2,
         )
         return _apply_transform_tanh(value, **kwargs)
@@ -2813,28 +3359,31 @@ def apply_transform(transform_name: str, value: float, **kwargs: Any) -> float:
 
 
 def _get_potential_gamma(params: RewardParams) -> float:
-    """Return potential_gamma with fallback (missing/invalid -> 0.95 + warning)."""
-    value = params.get("potential_gamma", None)
+    """Return validated potential_gamma.
 
-    if value is None:
+    Process:
+    - If NaN -> default POTENTIAL_GAMMA_DEFAULT with warning (missing or unparsable).
+    - If outside [0,1] -> clamp + warning including original value.
+    - Guarantee returned float ∈ [0,1].
+    """
+    gamma = _get_float_param(params, "potential_gamma", np.nan)
+    if not np.isfinite(gamma):
         warnings.warn(
-            "potential_gamma not found in config, using default value of 0.95. "
-            "This parameter controls the discount factor for PBRS potential shaping.",
-            category=UserWarning,
+            f"potential_gamma not specified or invalid; defaulting to {POTENTIAL_GAMMA_DEFAULT}",
+            RewardDiagnosticsWarning,
             stacklevel=2,
         )
-        return 0.95
-
-    if isinstance(value, (int, float)):
-        return float(value)
-
-    warnings.warn(
-        f"Invalid potential_gamma value: {value}. Using default 0.95. "
-        "Expected numeric value in [0, 1].",
-        category=UserWarning,
-        stacklevel=2,
-    )
-    return 0.95
+        return POTENTIAL_GAMMA_DEFAULT
+    if gamma < 0.0 or gamma > 1.0:
+        original = gamma
+        gamma = float(np.clip(gamma, 0.0, 1.0))
+        warnings.warn(
+            f"potential_gamma={original} outside [0,1]; clamped to {gamma}",
+            RewardDiagnosticsWarning,
+            stacklevel=2,
+        )
+        return gamma
+    return float(gamma)
 
 
 def _get_str_param(params: RewardParams, key: str, default: str) -> str:
@@ -2860,159 +3409,69 @@ def _get_bool_param(params: RewardParams, key: str, default: bool) -> bool:
 def _compute_hold_potential(
     pnl: float, duration_ratio: float, params: RewardParams
 ) -> float:
-    """
-    Compute PBRS hold potential: Φ(s) = scale * 0.5 * [T_pnl(g*pnl_ratio) + T_dur(g*duration_ratio)].
-
-    This implements the canonical PBRS potential function from Ng et al. (1999):
-    R'(s,a,s') = R_base(s,a,s') + γΦ(s') - Φ(s)
-
-    Args:
-        pnl: Current profit/loss ratio
-        duration_ratio: Current duration as fraction of max_trade_duration
-        params: Reward parameters containing PBRS configuration
-
-    Returns:
-        Potential value Φ(s)
-    """
+    """Compute PBRS hold potential Φ(s)."""
     if not _get_bool_param(params, "hold_potential_enabled", True):
         return _fail_safely("hold_potential_disabled")
-
-    scale = _get_float_param(params, "hold_potential_scale", 1.0)
-    gain = _get_float_param(params, "hold_potential_gain", 1.0)
-    transform_pnl = _get_str_param(params, "hold_potential_transform_pnl", "tanh")
-    transform_duration = _get_str_param(
-        params, "hold_potential_transform_duration", "tanh"
+    return _compute_bi_component(
+        kind="hold_potential",
+        pnl=pnl,
+        duration_ratio=duration_ratio,
+        params=params,
+        scale_key="hold_potential_scale",
+        gain_key="hold_potential_gain",
+        transform_pnl_key="hold_potential_transform_pnl",
+        transform_dur_key="hold_potential_transform_duration",
+        non_finite_key="non_finite_hold_potential",
     )
-    sharpness = _get_float_param(params, "potential_softsign_sharpness", 1.0)
-
-    # Apply transforms
-    if transform_pnl == "softsign_sharp":
-        t_pnl = apply_transform(transform_pnl, gain * pnl, sharpness=sharpness)
-    else:
-        t_pnl = apply_transform(transform_pnl, gain * pnl)
-
-    if transform_duration == "softsign_sharp":
-        t_dur = apply_transform(
-            transform_duration, gain * duration_ratio, sharpness=sharpness
-        )
-    else:
-        t_dur = apply_transform(transform_duration, gain * duration_ratio)
-
-    potential = scale * 0.5 * (t_pnl + t_dur)
-
-    # Validate numerical safety
-    if not np.isfinite(potential):
-        return _fail_safely("non_finite_hold_potential")
-
-    return float(potential)
 
 
 def _compute_entry_additive(
     pnl: float, duration_ratio: float, params: RewardParams
 ) -> float:
-    """
-    Compute entry additive reward (non-PBRS component).
-
-    Args:
-        pnl: Current profit/loss ratio
-        duration_ratio: Current duration as fraction of max_trade_duration
-        params: Reward parameters
-
-    Returns:
-        Entry additive reward
-    """
     if not _get_bool_param(params, "entry_additive_enabled", False):
         return _fail_safely("entry_additive_disabled")
-
-    scale = _get_float_param(params, "entry_additive_scale", 1.0)
-    gain = _get_float_param(params, "entry_additive_gain", 1.0)
-    transform_pnl = _get_str_param(params, "entry_additive_transform_pnl", "tanh")
-    transform_duration = _get_str_param(
-        params, "entry_additive_transform_duration", "tanh"
+    return _compute_bi_component(
+        kind="entry_additive",
+        pnl=pnl,
+        duration_ratio=duration_ratio,
+        params=params,
+        scale_key="entry_additive_scale",
+        gain_key="entry_additive_gain",
+        transform_pnl_key="entry_additive_transform_pnl",
+        transform_dur_key="entry_additive_transform_duration",
+        non_finite_key="non_finite_entry_additive",
     )
-    sharpness = _get_float_param(params, "potential_softsign_sharpness", 1.0)
-
-    # Apply transforms
-    if transform_pnl == "softsign_sharp":
-        t_pnl = apply_transform(transform_pnl, gain * pnl, sharpness=sharpness)
-    else:
-        t_pnl = apply_transform(transform_pnl, gain * pnl)
-
-    if transform_duration == "softsign_sharp":
-        t_dur = apply_transform(
-            transform_duration, gain * duration_ratio, sharpness=sharpness
-        )
-    else:
-        t_dur = apply_transform(transform_duration, gain * duration_ratio)
-
-    additive = scale * 0.5 * (t_pnl + t_dur)
-
-    # Validate numerical safety
-    if not np.isfinite(additive):
-        return _fail_safely("non_finite_entry_additive")
-
-    return float(additive)
 
 
 def _compute_exit_additive(
     pnl: float, duration_ratio: float, params: RewardParams
 ) -> float:
-    """
-    Compute exit additive reward (non-PBRS component).
-
-    Args:
-        pnl: Final profit/loss ratio at exit
-        duration_ratio: Final duration as fraction of max_trade_duration
-        params: Reward parameters
-
-    Returns:
-        Exit additive reward
-    """
     if not _get_bool_param(params, "exit_additive_enabled", False):
         return _fail_safely("exit_additive_disabled")
-
-    scale = _get_float_param(params, "exit_additive_scale", 1.0)
-    gain = _get_float_param(params, "exit_additive_gain", 1.0)
-    transform_pnl = _get_str_param(params, "exit_additive_transform_pnl", "tanh")
-    transform_duration = _get_str_param(
-        params, "exit_additive_transform_duration", "tanh"
+    return _compute_bi_component(
+        kind="exit_additive",
+        pnl=pnl,
+        duration_ratio=duration_ratio,
+        params=params,
+        scale_key="exit_additive_scale",
+        gain_key="exit_additive_gain",
+        transform_pnl_key="exit_additive_transform_pnl",
+        transform_dur_key="exit_additive_transform_duration",
+        non_finite_key="non_finite_exit_additive",
     )
-    sharpness = _get_float_param(params, "potential_softsign_sharpness", 1.0)
 
-    # Apply transforms
-    if transform_pnl == "softsign_sharp":
-        t_pnl = apply_transform(transform_pnl, gain * pnl, sharpness=sharpness)
-    else:
-        t_pnl = apply_transform(transform_pnl, gain * pnl)
 
-    if transform_duration == "softsign_sharp":
-        t_dur = apply_transform(
-            transform_duration, gain * duration_ratio, sharpness=sharpness
-        )
-    else:
-        t_dur = apply_transform(transform_duration, gain * duration_ratio)
-
-    additive = scale * 0.5 * (t_pnl + t_dur)
-
-    # Validate numerical safety
-    if not np.isfinite(additive):
-        return _fail_safely("non_finite_exit_additive")
-
-    return float(additive)
-
-
-def _compute_exit_potential(
-    pnl: float, duration_ratio: float, params: RewardParams, last_potential: float = 0.0
-) -> float:
+def _compute_exit_potential(last_potential: float, params: RewardParams) -> float:
     """Compute next potential Φ(s') for closing/exit transitions.
 
-    Mirrors the original environment semantics:
+    Semantics:
     - canonical: Φ' = 0.0
     - progressive_release: Φ' = Φ * (1 - decay) with decay clamped to [0,1]
     - spike_cancel: Φ' = Φ / γ (neutralizes shaping spike ≈ 0 net effect) if γ>0 else Φ
     - retain_previous: Φ' = Φ
-    Invalid modes fall back to canonical.
-    Any non-finite resulting potential is coerced to 0.0.
+
+    Invalid modes fall back to canonical. Any non-finite resulting potential is
+    coerced to 0.0.
     """
     mode = _get_str_param(params, "exit_potential_mode", "canonical")
     if mode == "canonical":
@@ -3020,9 +3479,26 @@ def _compute_exit_potential(
 
     if mode == "progressive_release":
         decay = _get_float_param(params, "exit_potential_decay", 0.5)
-        if not np.isfinite(decay) or decay < 0.0:
+        if not np.isfinite(decay):
+            warnings.warn(
+                "exit_potential_decay invalid (NaN/inf); defaulting to 0.5",
+                RewardDiagnosticsWarning,
+                stacklevel=2,
+            )
             decay = 0.5
+        if decay < 0.0:
+            warnings.warn(
+                f"exit_potential_decay={decay} < 0; clamped to 0.0",
+                RewardDiagnosticsWarning,
+                stacklevel=2,
+            )
+            decay = 0.0
         if decay > 1.0:
+            warnings.warn(
+                f"exit_potential_decay={decay} > 1; clamped to 1.0",
+                RewardDiagnosticsWarning,
+                stacklevel=2,
+            )
             decay = 1.0
         next_potential = last_potential * (1.0 - decay)
     elif mode == "spike_cancel":
@@ -3090,10 +3566,8 @@ def apply_potential_shaping(
     # Enforce PBRS invariance (auto-disable additives in canonical mode)
     params = _enforce_pbrs_invariance(params)
 
-    # Validate gamma (with None handling matching original environment)
+    # Resolve gamma
     gamma = _get_potential_gamma(params)
-    if not (0.0 <= gamma <= 1.0):
-        raise ValueError(f"Invalid gamma: {gamma}. Must be in [0, 1]")
 
     # Compute current potential Φ(s)
     current_potential = _compute_hold_potential(
@@ -3102,9 +3576,7 @@ def apply_potential_shaping(
 
     # Compute next potential Φ(s')
     if is_terminal:
-        next_potential = _compute_exit_potential(
-            next_pnl, next_duration_ratio, params, last_potential
-        )
+        next_potential = _compute_exit_potential(last_potential, params)
     else:
         next_potential = _compute_hold_potential(next_pnl, next_duration_ratio, params)
 
@@ -3121,9 +3593,6 @@ def apply_potential_shaping(
         else 0.0
     )
 
-    # Invariance diagnostic
-    _log_pbrs_invariance_warning(params)
-
     # Total reward
     total_reward = base_reward + shaping_reward + entry_additive + exit_additive
 
@@ -3136,66 +3605,68 @@ def apply_potential_shaping(
 
 
 def _enforce_pbrs_invariance(params: RewardParams) -> RewardParams:
-    """Enforce PBRS invariance by auto-disabling additives in canonical mode.
-
-    Matches original environment behavior: canonical mode automatically
-    disables entry/exit additives to preserve theoretical invariance.
-
-    PBRS invariance (Ng et al. 1999) requires:
-    - canonical exit_potential_mode (terminal Φ=0)
-    - No path-dependent additive reward components enabled.
-
-    Returns modified params dict with invariance enforced.
-    """
+    """Enforce PBRS invariance by auto-disabling additives in canonical mode."""
     mode = _get_str_param(params, "exit_potential_mode", "canonical")
-    if mode == "canonical":
-        # Make a copy to avoid mutating input
-        enforced_params = dict(params)
-        entry_enabled = _get_bool_param(params, "entry_additive_enabled", False)
-        exit_enabled = _get_bool_param(params, "exit_additive_enabled", False)
-
-        if entry_enabled:
-            warnings.warn(
-                "Disabling entry additive to preserve PBRS invariance (canonical mode).",
-                category=UserWarning,
-                stacklevel=2,
-            )
-            enforced_params["entry_additive_enabled"] = False
-
-        if exit_enabled:
-            warnings.warn(
-                "Disabling exit additive to preserve PBRS invariance (canonical mode).",
-                category=UserWarning,
-                stacklevel=2,
-            )
-            enforced_params["exit_additive_enabled"] = False
-
-        return enforced_params
+    if mode != "canonical":
+        return params
+    if params.get("_pbrs_invariance_applied"):
+        return params
+
+    entry_enabled = _get_bool_param(params, "entry_additive_enabled", False)
+    exit_enabled = _get_bool_param(params, "exit_additive_enabled", False)
+    if entry_enabled:
+        warnings.warn(
+            "Disabling entry additive to preserve PBRS invariance (canonical mode).",
+            RewardDiagnosticsWarning,
+            stacklevel=2,
+        )
+        params["entry_additive_enabled"] = False
+    if exit_enabled:
+        warnings.warn(
+            "Disabling exit additive to preserve PBRS invariance (canonical mode).",
+            RewardDiagnosticsWarning,
+            stacklevel=2,
+        )
+        params["exit_additive_enabled"] = False
+    params["_pbrs_invariance_applied"] = True
     return params
 
 
-def _log_pbrs_invariance_warning(params: RewardParams) -> None:
-    """Log an informational message if invariance conditions are violated.
+def _compute_bi_component(
+    kind: str,
+    pnl: float,
+    duration_ratio: float,
+    params: RewardParams,
+    scale_key: str,
+    gain_key: str,
+    transform_pnl_key: str,
+    transform_dur_key: str,
+    non_finite_key: str,
+) -> float:
+    """Generic helper for (pnl, duration) bi-component transforms.
 
-    PBRS invariance (Ng et al. 1999) requires:
-    - canonical exit_potential_mode (terminal Φ=0)
-    - No path-dependent additive reward components enabled.
-    This mirrors original environment diagnostic behavior.
+    Consolidates duplicated logic across hold potential & additives.
     """
-    mode = _get_str_param(params, "exit_potential_mode", "canonical")
-    if mode == "canonical":
-        if _get_bool_param(params, "entry_additive_enabled", False) or _get_bool_param(
-            params, "exit_additive_enabled", False
-        ):
-            warnings.warn(
-                (
-                    "PBRS invariance relaxed: canonical mode with additive components enabled "
-                    f"(entry_additive_enabled={_get_bool_param(params, 'entry_additive_enabled', False)}, "
-                    f"exit_additive_enabled={_get_bool_param(params, 'exit_additive_enabled', False)})"
-                ),
-                category=UserWarning,
-                stacklevel=2,
-            )
+    scale = _get_float_param(params, scale_key, 1.0)
+    gain = _get_float_param(params, gain_key, 1.0)
+    transform_pnl = _get_str_param(params, transform_pnl_key, "tanh")
+    transform_duration = _get_str_param(params, transform_dur_key, "tanh")
+    sharpness = _get_float_param(params, "potential_softsign_sharpness", 1.0)
+
+    if transform_pnl == "softsign_sharp":
+        t_pnl = apply_transform(transform_pnl, gain * pnl, sharpness=sharpness)
+    else:
+        t_pnl = apply_transform(transform_pnl, gain * pnl)
+    if transform_duration == "softsign_sharp":
+        t_dur = apply_transform(
+            transform_duration, gain * duration_ratio, sharpness=sharpness
+        )
+    else:
+        t_dur = apply_transform(transform_duration, gain * duration_ratio)
+    value = scale * 0.5 * (t_pnl + t_dur)
+    if not np.isfinite(value):
+        return _fail_safely(non_finite_key)
+    return float(value)
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
diff --git a/ReforceXY/reward_space_analysis/test_cli.py b/ReforceXY/reward_space_analysis/test_cli.py
new file mode 100644 (file)
index 0000000..71e2f6d
--- /dev/null
@@ -0,0 +1,400 @@
+"""CLI integration smoke test for reward_space_analysis.
+
+Purpose
+-------
+Execute a bounded, optionally shuffled subset of parameter combinations for
+`reward_space_analysis.py` to verify end-to-end execution (smoke / regression
+signal, not correctness proof).
+
+Key features
+------------
+* Deterministic sampling with optional shuffling (`--shuffle-seed`).
+* Optional duplication of first N scenarios under strict diagnostics
+    (`--strict-sample`).
+* Per-scenario timing and aggregate statistics (mean / min / max seconds).
+* Simple warning counting + (patch adds) breakdown of distinct warning lines.
+* Scenario list + seed metadata exported for reproducibility.
+* Direct CLI forwarding of bootstrap resample count to child process.
+
+Usage
+-----
+python test_cli.py --samples 50 --out-dir ../sample_run_output_smoke \
+        --shuffle-seed 123 --strict-sample 3 --bootstrap-resamples 200
+
+JSON Summary fields
+-------------------
+total, ok, failures[], warnings_total, warnings_breakdown, mean_seconds,
+max_seconds, min_seconds, strict_duplicated, scenarios (list), seeds (metadata).
+
+Exit codes
+----------
+0: success, 1: failures present, 130: interrupted (partial summary written).
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import argparse
+import itertools
+import json
+import os
+import platform
+import random
+import subprocess
+import sys
+import tempfile
+import time
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Tuple, TypedDict
+
+ConfigTuple = Tuple[str, str, float, int, int, int]
+
+
+SUMMARY_FILENAME = "reward_space_cli_smoke_results.json"
+
+
+class ScenarioResult(TypedDict):
+    config: ConfigTuple
+    status: str
+    stdout: str
+    stderr: str
+    strict: bool
+    seconds: Optional[float]
+    warnings: int
+
+
+class SummaryResult(TypedDict):
+    total: int
+    ok: int
+    failures: List[ScenarioResult]
+    warnings_total: int
+    mean_seconds: Optional[float]
+    max_seconds: Optional[float]
+    min_seconds: Optional[float]
+    strict_duplicated: int
+
+
+def build_arg_matrix(
+    max_scenarios: int = 40,
+    shuffle_seed: Optional[int] = None,
+) -> List[ConfigTuple]:
+    exit_potential_modes = [
+        "canonical",
+        "progressive_release",
+        "retain_previous",
+        "spike_cancel",
+    ]
+    exit_attenuation_modes = ["linear", "sqrt", "power", "half_life", "legacy"]
+    potential_gammas = [0.0, 0.5, 0.95, 0.999]
+    hold_enabled = [0, 1]
+    entry_additive_enabled = [0, 1]
+    exit_additive_enabled = [0, 1]
+
+    product_iter = itertools.product(
+        exit_potential_modes,
+        exit_attenuation_modes,
+        potential_gammas,
+        hold_enabled,
+        entry_additive_enabled,
+        exit_additive_enabled,
+    )
+
+    full: List[ConfigTuple] = list(product_iter)
+    if shuffle_seed is not None:
+        rnd = random.Random(shuffle_seed)
+        rnd.shuffle(full)
+    if max_scenarios >= len(full):
+        return full
+    step = len(full) / max_scenarios
+    idx_pos = 0.0
+    selected: List[ConfigTuple] = []
+    for _ in range(max_scenarios):
+        idx = int(idx_pos)
+        if idx >= len(full):
+            idx = len(full) - 1
+        selected.append(full[idx])
+        idx_pos += step
+    return selected
+
+
+def run_scenario(
+    script: Path,
+    out_dir: Path,
+    idx: int,
+    total: int,
+    base_samples: int,
+    conf: ConfigTuple,
+    strict: bool,
+    bootstrap_resamples: int,
+    timeout: int,
+) -> ScenarioResult:
+    (
+        exit_potential_mode,
+        exit_attenuation_mode,
+        potential_gamma,
+        hold_enabled,
+        entry_additive_enabled,
+        exit_additive_enabled,
+    ) = conf
+    scenario_dir = out_dir / f"scenario_{idx:02d}"
+    scenario_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+    cmd = [
+        sys.executable,
+        str(script),
+        "--num_samples",
+        str(base_samples),
+        "--output",
+        str(scenario_dir),
+        "--exit_potential_mode",
+        exit_potential_mode,
+        "--exit_attenuation_mode",
+        exit_attenuation_mode,
+        "--potential_gamma",
+        str(potential_gamma),
+        "--hold_potential_enabled",
+        str(hold_enabled),
+        "--entry_additive_enabled",
+        str(entry_additive_enabled),
+        "--exit_additive_enabled",
+        str(exit_additive_enabled),
+        "--seed",
+        str(100 + idx),
+    ]
+    # Forward bootstrap resamples explicitly
+    cmd += ["--bootstrap_resamples", str(bootstrap_resamples)]
+    if strict:
+        cmd.append("--strict_diagnostics")
+    start = time.perf_counter()
+    try:
+        proc = subprocess.run(
+            cmd, capture_output=True, text=True, check=False, timeout=timeout
+        )
+    except subprocess.TimeoutExpired:
+        return {
+            "config": conf,
+            "status": "timeout",
+            "stderr": "<timeout>",
+            "stdout": "",
+            "strict": strict,
+            "seconds": None,
+            "warnings": 0,
+        }
+    status = "ok" if proc.returncode == 0 else f"error({proc.returncode})"
+    end = time.perf_counter()
+    combined = (proc.stdout + "\n" + proc.stderr).lower()
+    warn_count = combined.count("warning")
+    return {
+        "config": conf,
+        "status": status,
+        "stdout": proc.stdout[-5000:],
+        "stderr": proc.stderr[-5000:],
+        "strict": strict,
+        "seconds": round(end - start, 4),
+        "warnings": warn_count,
+    }
+
+
+def main():
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser()
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--samples", type=int, default=40, help="num synthetic samples per scenario"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--out-dir",
+        type=str,
+        default="sample_run_output_smoke",
+        help="output parent directory",
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--shuffle-seed",
+        type=int,
+        default=None,
+        help="If set, shuffle full scenario space before sampling a diverse subset",
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--strict-sample",
+        type=int,
+        default=0,
+        help="Duplicate the first N scenarios executed again with --strict_diagnostics",
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--max-scenarios",
+        type=int,
+        default=40,
+        help="Maximum number of (non-strict) scenarios before strict duplication",
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--bootstrap-resamples",
+        type=int,
+        default=120,
+        help="Number of bootstrap resamples to pass to child processes (speed/perf tradeoff)",
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--per-scenario-timeout",
+        type=int,
+        default=600,
+        help="Timeout (seconds) per child process (default: 600)",
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--store-full-logs",
+        action="store_true",
+        help="If set, store full stdout/stderr (may be large) instead of tail truncation.",
+    )
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+
+    # Basic validation
+    if args.max_scenarios <= 0:
+        parser.error("--max-scenarios must be > 0")
+    if args.samples <= 0:
+        parser.error("--samples must be > 0")
+    if args.strict_sample < 0:
+        parser.error("--strict-sample must be >= 0")
+    if args.bootstrap_resamples <= 0:
+        parser.error("--bootstrap-resamples must be > 0")
+
+    script = Path(__file__).parent / "reward_space_analysis.py"
+    out_dir = Path(args.out_dir)
+    out_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+
+    scenarios = build_arg_matrix(
+        max_scenarios=args.max_scenarios, shuffle_seed=args.shuffle_seed
+    )
+
+    # Prepare list of (conf, strict_flag)
+    scenario_pairs: List[Tuple[ConfigTuple, bool]] = [(c, False) for c in scenarios]
+    strict_n = max(0, min(args.strict_sample, len(scenarios)))
+    for c in scenarios[:strict_n]:
+        scenario_pairs.append((c, True))
+
+    results: List[ScenarioResult] = []
+    total = len(scenario_pairs)
+    interrupted = False
+    try:
+        for i, (conf, strict_flag) in enumerate(scenario_pairs, start=1):
+            # Ensure child process sees the chosen bootstrap resamples via direct CLI args only
+            res = run_scenario(
+                script,
+                out_dir,
+                i,
+                total,
+                args.samples,
+                conf,
+                strict=strict_flag,
+                bootstrap_resamples=args.bootstrap_resamples,
+                timeout=args.per_scenario_timeout,
+            )
+            results.append(res)
+            status = res["status"]
+            tag = "[strict]" if strict_flag else ""
+            secs = res.get("seconds")
+            secs_str = f" {secs:.2f}s" if secs is not None else ""
+            print(f"[{i}/{total}] {conf} {tag} -> {status}{secs_str}")
+    except KeyboardInterrupt:
+        interrupted = True
+        print("\nKeyboardInterrupt received: writing partial summary...")
+
+    ok = sum(1 for r in results if r["status"] == "ok")
+    failures = [r for r in results if r["status"] != "ok"]
+    total_warnings = sum(r["warnings"] for r in results)
+    durations: List[float] = [
+        float(r["seconds"]) for r in results if isinstance(r["seconds"], float)
+    ]
+    summary: SummaryResult = {
+        "total": len(results),
+        "ok": ok,
+        "failures": failures,
+        "warnings_total": total_warnings,
+        "mean_seconds": round(sum(durations) / len(durations), 4)
+        if durations
+        else None,
+        "max_seconds": max(durations) if durations else None,
+        "min_seconds": min(durations) if durations else None,
+        "strict_duplicated": strict_n,
+    }
+    # Build warning breakdown (simple line fingerprinting)
+    warning_counts: Dict[str, int] = {}
+    for r in results:
+        text = (r["stderr"] + "\n" + r["stdout"]).splitlines()
+        for line in text:
+            if "warning" in line.lower():
+                # Fingerprint: trim + collapse whitespace + limit length
+                fp = " ".join(line.strip().split())[:160]
+                warning_counts[fp] = warning_counts.get(fp, 0) + 1
+
+    # Scenario export (list of configs only, excluding strict flag duplication detail)
+    scenario_list = [list(c) for c, _ in scenario_pairs]
+
+    # Collect environment + reproducibility metadata
+    def _git_hash() -> Optional[str]:
+        try:
+            proc = subprocess.run(
+                ["git", "rev-parse", "--short", "HEAD"],
+                capture_output=True,
+                text=True,
+                check=False,
+                timeout=2,
+            )
+            if proc.returncode == 0:
+                return proc.stdout.strip() or None
+        except Exception:
+            return None
+        return None
+
+    summary_extra: Dict[str, Any] = {
+        "warnings_breakdown": warning_counts,
+        "scenarios": scenario_list,
+        "seeds": {
+            "shuffle_seed": args.shuffle_seed,
+            "strict_sample": args.strict_sample,
+            "max_scenarios": args.max_scenarios,
+            "bootstrap_resamples": args.bootstrap_resamples,
+        },
+        "metadata": {
+            "timestamp_utc": time.strftime("%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ", time.gmtime()),
+            "python_version": sys.version.split()[0],
+            "platform": platform.platform(),
+            "git_commit": _git_hash(),
+            "schema_version": 1,
+            "per_scenario_timeout": args.per_scenario_timeout,
+        },
+    }
+    serializable: Dict[str, Any]
+    if interrupted:
+        serializable = {**summary, **summary_extra, "interrupted": True}
+    else:
+        serializable = {**summary, **summary_extra}
+    # Atomic write to avoid corrupt partial files
+    tmp_fd, tmp_path = tempfile.mkstemp(prefix="_tmp_summary_", dir=str(out_dir))
+    try:
+        with os.fdopen(tmp_fd, "w", encoding="utf-8") as fh:
+            json.dump(serializable, fh, indent=2)
+        os.replace(tmp_path, out_dir / SUMMARY_FILENAME)
+    except Exception:
+        # Best effort fallback
+        try:
+            Path(out_dir / SUMMARY_FILENAME).write_text(
+                json.dumps(serializable, indent=2), encoding="utf-8"
+            )
+        finally:
+            if os.path.exists(tmp_path):
+                try:
+                    os.remove(tmp_path)
+                except OSError:
+                    pass
+    else:
+        if os.path.exists(tmp_path):  # Should have been moved; defensive cleanup
+            try:
+                os.remove(tmp_path)
+            except OSError:
+                pass
+    print("Summary written to", out_dir / SUMMARY_FILENAME)
+    if not interrupted and summary["failures"]:
+        print("Failures detected:")
+        for f in summary["failures"]:
+            print(f"  - {f['config']}: {f['status']}")
+        sys.exit(1)
+    if interrupted:
+        sys.exit(130)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":  # pragma: no cover
+    main()
index e5f2843d5e5cedb2866dc1b14f946d0af6d1d30b..fadece40a7881f7a8586f1138b170010f7d98f26 100644 (file)
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ import dataclasses
 import json
 import math
 import pickle
+import re
 import shutil
 import subprocess
 import sys
@@ -18,7 +19,7 @@ import tempfile
 import unittest
 import warnings
 from pathlib import Path
-from typing import Iterable, Sequence
+from typing import Iterable, Optional, Sequence, Union
 
 import numpy as np
 import pandas as pd
@@ -36,7 +37,10 @@ PBRS_REQUIRED_PARAMS = PBRS_INTEGRATION_PARAMS + ["exit_potential_mode"]
 # Import functions to test
 try:
     from reward_space_analysis import (
+        ATTENUATION_MODES,
+        ATTENUATION_MODES_WITH_LEGACY,
         DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS,
+        PBRS_INVARIANCE_TOL,
         Actions,
         Positions,
         RewardContext,
@@ -68,6 +72,44 @@ except ImportError as e:
     sys.exit(1)
 
 
+# --- Helper factories (DRY for contexts and params) ---
+def base_params(**overrides) -> dict:
+    """Return a fresh copy of DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS with overrides applied.
+
+    Ensures tests do not mutate the global defaults inadvertently.
+    """
+    params = DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS.copy()
+    params.update(overrides)
+    return params
+
+
+def make_ctx(
+    *,
+    pnl: float = 0.0,
+    trade_duration: int = 0,
+    idle_duration: int = 0,
+    max_trade_duration: int = 100,
+    max_unrealized_profit: float = 0.0,
+    min_unrealized_profit: float = 0.0,
+    position: Positions = Positions.Neutral,
+    action: Actions = Actions.Neutral,
+) -> RewardContext:
+    """Factory for RewardContext with neutral defaults.
+
+    Only fields explicitly varied in a test need to be specified; keeps test bodies concise.
+    """
+    return RewardContext(
+        pnl=pnl,
+        trade_duration=trade_duration,
+        idle_duration=idle_duration,
+        max_trade_duration=max_trade_duration,
+        max_unrealized_profit=max_unrealized_profit,
+        min_unrealized_profit=min_unrealized_profit,
+        position=position,
+        action=action,
+    )
+
+
 class RewardSpaceTestBase(unittest.TestCase):
     """Base class with common test utilities.
 
@@ -102,10 +144,10 @@ class RewardSpaceTestBase(unittest.TestCase):
 
     def assertAlmostEqualFloat(
         self,
-        first: float | int,
-        second: float | int,
+        first: Union[float, int],
+        second: Union[float, int],
         tolerance: float = 1e-6,
-        msg: str | None = None,
+        msg: Union[str, None] = None,
     ) -> None:
         """Absolute tolerance compare with explicit failure and finite check."""
         self.assertFinite(first, name="a")
@@ -118,7 +160,7 @@ class RewardSpaceTestBase(unittest.TestCase):
             )
 
     # --- Statistical bounds helpers (factorize redundancy) ---
-    def assertPValue(self, value: float | int, msg: str = "") -> None:
+    def assertPValue(self, value: Union[float, int], msg: str = "") -> None:
         """Assert a p-value is finite and within [0,1]."""
         self.assertFinite(value, name="p-value")
         self.assertGreaterEqual(value, 0.0, msg or f"p-value < 0: {value}")
@@ -126,10 +168,10 @@ class RewardSpaceTestBase(unittest.TestCase):
 
     def assertDistanceMetric(
         self,
-        value: float | int,
+        value: Union[float, int],
         *,
         non_negative: bool = True,
-        upper: float | None = None,
+        upper: Optional[float] = None,
         name: str = "metric",
     ) -> None:
         """Generic distance/divergence bounds: finite, optional non-negativity and optional upper bound."""
@@ -141,7 +183,7 @@ class RewardSpaceTestBase(unittest.TestCase):
 
     def assertEffectSize(
         self,
-        value: float | int,
+        value: Union[float, int],
         *,
         lower: float = -1.0,
         upper: float = 1.0,
@@ -152,17 +194,17 @@ class RewardSpaceTestBase(unittest.TestCase):
         self.assertGreaterEqual(value, lower, f"{name} < {lower}: {value}")
         self.assertLessEqual(value, upper, f"{name} > {upper}: {value}")
 
-    def assertFinite(self, value: float | int, name: str = "value") -> None:
+    def assertFinite(self, value: Union[float, int], name: str = "value") -> None:
         """Assert scalar is finite."""
         if not np.isfinite(value):  # low-level base check to avoid recursion
             self.fail(f"{name} not finite: {value}")
 
     def assertMonotonic(
         self,
-        seq: Sequence[float | int] | Iterable[float | int],
+        seq: Union[Sequence[Union[float, int]], Iterable[Union[float, int]]],
         *,
-        non_increasing: bool | None = None,
-        non_decreasing: bool | None = None,
+        non_increasing: Optional[bool] = None,
+        non_decreasing: Optional[bool] = None,
         tolerance: float = 0.0,
         name: str = "sequence",
     ) -> None:
@@ -188,9 +230,9 @@ class RewardSpaceTestBase(unittest.TestCase):
 
     def assertWithin(
         self,
-        value: float | int,
-        low: float | int,
-        high: float | int,
+        value: Union[float, int],
+        low: Union[float, int],
+        high: Union[float, int],
         *,
         name: str = "value",
         inclusive: bool = True,
@@ -285,8 +327,24 @@ class TestIntegration(RewardSpaceTestBase):
             with open(self.output_path / run_dir / "manifest.json", "r") as f:
                 manifest = json.load(f)
 
-            required_keys = {"generated_at", "num_samples", "seed", "params_hash"}
-            self.assertTrue(required_keys.issubset(manifest.keys()))
+            required_keys = {
+                "generated_at",
+                "num_samples",
+                "seed",
+                "params_hash",
+                "reward_params",
+                "simulation_params",
+            }
+            self.assertTrue(
+                required_keys.issubset(manifest.keys()),
+                f"Missing keys: {required_keys - set(manifest.keys())}",
+            )
+            self.assertIsInstance(manifest["reward_params"], dict)
+            self.assertIsInstance(manifest["simulation_params"], dict)
+            # Legacy fields must be absent
+            self.assertNotIn("top_features", manifest)
+            self.assertNotIn("reward_param_overrides", manifest)
+            self.assertNotIn("params", manifest)
             self.assertEqual(manifest["num_samples"], self.TEST_SAMPLES)
             self.assertEqual(manifest["seed"], self.SEED)
 
@@ -447,10 +505,9 @@ class TestRewardAlignment(RewardSpaceTestBase):
 
     def test_basic_reward_calculation(self):
         """Test basic reward calculation consistency."""
-        context = RewardContext(
+        context = make_ctx(
             pnl=self.TEST_PROFIT_TARGET,
             trade_duration=10,
-            idle_duration=0,
             max_trade_duration=100,
             max_unrealized_profit=0.025,
             min_unrealized_profit=0.015,
@@ -484,10 +541,9 @@ class TestRewardAlignment(RewardSpaceTestBase):
         """
 
         # Build context where pnl == 0.0 and max_unrealized_profit == pnl
-        ctx = RewardContext(
+        ctx = make_ctx(
             pnl=0.0,
             trade_duration=1,
-            idle_duration=0,
             max_trade_duration=100,
             max_unrealized_profit=0.0,
             min_unrealized_profit=-0.02,
@@ -498,7 +554,7 @@ class TestRewardAlignment(RewardSpaceTestBase):
         params = self.DEFAULT_PARAMS.copy()
         profit_target = self.TEST_PROFIT_TARGET * self.TEST_RR
 
-        pnl_factor = _get_pnl_factor(params, ctx, profit_target)
+        pnl_factor = _get_pnl_factor(params, ctx, profit_target, self.TEST_RR)
         # Expect no efficiency modulation: factor should be >= 0 and close to 1.0
         self.assertFinite(pnl_factor, name="pnl_factor")
         self.assertAlmostEqualFloat(pnl_factor, 1.0, tolerance=1e-6)
@@ -513,7 +569,7 @@ class TestRewardAlignment(RewardSpaceTestBase):
 
         base_factor = self.TEST_BASE_FACTOR
         idle_duration = 40  # below large threshold, near small threshold
-        context = RewardContext(
+        context = make_ctx(
             pnl=0.0,
             trade_duration=0,
             idle_duration=idle_duration,
@@ -557,7 +613,7 @@ class TestRewardAlignment(RewardSpaceTestBase):
         params = self.DEFAULT_PARAMS.copy()
         params.update(
             {
-                "potential_gamma": 0.95,
+                "potential_gamma": DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS["potential_gamma"],
                 "exit_potential_mode": "progressive_release",
                 "exit_potential_decay": 5.0,  # should clamp to 1.0
                 "hold_potential_enabled": True,
@@ -598,7 +654,11 @@ class TestRewardAlignment(RewardSpaceTestBase):
         current_dur = 0.4
         prev_potential = _compute_hold_potential(current_pnl, current_dur, params)
         # Use helper accessor to avoid union type issues
-        gamma = _get_float_param(params, "potential_gamma", 0.95)
+        gamma = _get_float_param(
+            params,
+            "potential_gamma",
+            DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS.get("potential_gamma", 0.95),
+        )
         expected_next = (
             prev_potential / gamma if gamma not in (0.0, None) else prev_potential
         )
@@ -632,7 +692,7 @@ class TestRewardAlignment(RewardSpaceTestBase):
         risk_reward_ratio = 1.0
 
         # Two contexts with different idle durations
-        ctx_a = RewardContext(
+        ctx_a = make_ctx(
             pnl=0.0,
             trade_duration=0,
             idle_duration=20,
@@ -888,7 +948,7 @@ class TestRewardAlignment(RewardSpaceTestBase):
 
     def test_idle_penalty_zero_when_profit_target_zero(self):
         """If profit_target=0 → idle_factor=0 → idle penalty must be exactly 0 for neutral idle state."""
-        context = RewardContext(
+        context = make_ctx(
             pnl=0.0,
             trade_duration=0,
             idle_duration=30,
@@ -1238,7 +1298,7 @@ class TestPublicAPI(RewardSpaceTestBase):
     def test_bootstrap_confidence_intervals(self):
         """Test bootstrap confidence intervals calculation."""
         # Create test data
-        np.random.seed(42)
+        np.random.seed(self.SEED)
         test_data = pd.DataFrame(
             {
                 "reward_total": np.random.normal(0, 1, 100),
@@ -1372,7 +1432,7 @@ class TestStatisticalValidation(RewardSpaceTestBase):
     def test_distribution_metrics_mathematical_bounds(self):
         """Test mathematical bounds and validity of distribution shift metrics."""
         # Create two different distributions for testing
-        np.random.seed(42)
+        np.random.seed(self.SEED)
         df1 = pd.DataFrame(
             {
                 "pnl": np.random.normal(0, self.TEST_PNL_STD, 500),
@@ -1555,7 +1615,7 @@ class TestStatisticalValidation(RewardSpaceTestBase):
     def test_statistical_functions_bounds_validation(self):
         """Test that all statistical functions respect mathematical bounds."""
         # Create test data with known statistical properties
-        np.random.seed(42)
+        np.random.seed(self.SEED)
         df = pd.DataFrame(
             {
                 "reward_total": np.random.normal(0, 1, 300),
@@ -1823,7 +1883,8 @@ class TestBoundaryConditions(RewardSpaceTestBase):
 
     def test_different_exit_attenuation_modes(self):
         """Test different exit attenuation modes (legacy, sqrt, linear, power, half_life)."""
-        modes = ["legacy", "sqrt", "linear", "power", "half_life"]
+        # Use canonical constant (includes legacy) instead of hardcoded literals
+        modes = ATTENUATION_MODES_WITH_LEGACY
 
         for mode in modes:
             with self.subTest(mode=mode):
@@ -1918,9 +1979,8 @@ class TestHelperFunctions(RewardSpaceTestBase):
 
     def test_statistical_functions(self):
         """Test statistical functions."""
-
         # Create test data with specific patterns
-        np.random.seed(42)
+        np.random.seed(self.SEED)
         test_data = pd.DataFrame(
             {
                 "reward_total": np.random.normal(0, 1, 200),
@@ -2422,8 +2482,8 @@ class TestRewardRobustness(RewardSpaceTestBase):
         Modes covered: sqrt, linear, power, half_life, plateau+linear (after grace).
         Legacy is excluded (non-monotonic by design). Plateau+linear includes flat grace then monotonic.
         """
-
-        modes = ["sqrt", "linear", "power", "half_life", "plateau_linear"]
+        # Start from canonical modes (excluding legacy already) and add synthetic plateau_linear variant
+        modes = list(ATTENUATION_MODES) + ["plateau_linear"]
         base_factor = self.TEST_BASE_FACTOR
         pnl = 0.05
         pnl_factor = 1.0
@@ -2622,13 +2682,14 @@ class TestRewardRobustness(RewardSpaceTestBase):
 
         params = self.DEFAULT_PARAMS.copy()
         # Try multiple modes / extreme params
-        modes = ["linear", "power", "half_life", "sqrt", "legacy", "linear_plateau"]
+        # All canonical modes + legacy + synthetic plateau variant
+        modes = list(ATTENUATION_MODES_WITH_LEGACY) + ["plateau_linear"]
         base_factor = self.TEST_BASE_FACTOR
         pnl = 0.05
         pnl_factor = 2.0  # amplified
         for mode in modes:
             params_mode = params.copy()
-            if mode == "linear_plateau":
+            if mode == "plateau_linear":
                 params_mode["exit_attenuation_mode"] = "linear"
                 params_mode["exit_plateau"] = True
                 params_mode["exit_plateau_grace"] = 0.4
@@ -3134,7 +3195,7 @@ class TestPBRSIntegration(RewardSpaceTestBase):
     def test_exit_potential_canonical(self):
         """Test exit potential in canonical mode."""
         params = {"exit_potential_mode": "canonical"}
-        val = _compute_exit_potential(0.5, 0.3, params, last_potential=1.0)
+        val = _compute_exit_potential(1.0, params)
         self.assertEqual(val, 0.0)
 
     def test_exit_potential_progressive_release(self):
@@ -3144,84 +3205,80 @@ class TestPBRSIntegration(RewardSpaceTestBase):
             "exit_potential_decay": 0.8,
         }
         # Expected: Φ' = Φ * (1 - decay) = 1 * (1 - 0.8) = 0.2
-        val = _compute_exit_potential(0.5, 0.3, params, last_potential=1.0)
+        val = _compute_exit_potential(1.0, params)
         self.assertAlmostEqual(val, 0.2)
 
     def test_exit_potential_spike_cancel(self):
         """Spike cancel: Φ' = Φ / γ (inversion)."""
-        params = {"exit_potential_mode": "spike_cancel", "potential_gamma": 0.95}
-        val = _compute_exit_potential(0.5, 0.3, params, last_potential=1.0)
+        params = {
+            "exit_potential_mode": "spike_cancel",
+            "potential_gamma": DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS["potential_gamma"],
+        }
+        val = _compute_exit_potential(1.0, params)
         self.assertAlmostEqual(val, 1.0 / 0.95, places=7)
 
     def test_exit_potential_retain_previous(self):
         """Test exit potential in retain previous mode."""
         params = {"exit_potential_mode": "retain_previous"}
-        val = _compute_exit_potential(0.5, 0.3, params, last_potential=1.0)
+        val = _compute_exit_potential(1.0, params)
         self.assertEqual(val, 1.0)
 
     def test_pbrs_terminal_canonical(self):
-        """Test PBRS behavior in canonical mode with terminal state."""
-        params = {
-            "potential_gamma": 0.95,
-            "hold_potential_enabled": True,
-            "hold_potential_scale": 1.0,
-            "hold_potential_gain": 1.0,
-            "hold_potential_transform_pnl": "tanh",
-            "hold_potential_transform_duration": "tanh",
-            "exit_potential_mode": "canonical",
-            "entry_additive_enabled": False,
-            "exit_additive_enabled": False,
-        }
+        """Canonical mode structural invariance checks.
 
-        current_pnl = 0.5
-        current_duration_ratio = 0.3
-        expected_current_potential = _compute_hold_potential(
-            current_pnl, current_duration_ratio, params
-        )
-
-        total_reward, shaping_reward, next_potential = apply_potential_shaping(
-            base_reward=100.0,
-            current_pnl=current_pnl,
-            current_duration_ratio=current_duration_ratio,
-            next_pnl=0.0,
-            next_duration_ratio=0.0,
-            is_terminal=True,
-            last_potential=0.0,
-            params=params,
+        We do NOT enforce Σ shaping ≈ 0 here (finite-horizon drift acceptable). We verify:
+        - Additive components auto-disabled (policy invariance enforcement)
+        - Terminal potential always zero (Φ_terminal = 0)
+        - Shaping magnitudes bounded (safety guard against spikes)
+        """
+        params = DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS.copy()
+        params.update(
+            {
+                "exit_potential_mode": "canonical",
+                "hold_potential_enabled": True,
+                "entry_additive_enabled": False,
+                "exit_additive_enabled": False,
+            }
         )
-
-        # Terminal potential should be 0 in canonical mode
-        self.assertEqual(next_potential, 0.0)
-        # Shaping reward should be negative (releasing potential)
-        self.assertTrue(shaping_reward < 0)
-        # Check exact formula: γΦ(s') - Φ(s) = 0.95 * 0 - expected_current_potential
-        expected_shaping = 0.95 * 0.0 - expected_current_potential
-        self.assertAlmostEqual(shaping_reward, expected_shaping, delta=1e-10)
-
-    def test_pbrs_invalid_gamma(self):
-        """Test PBRS with invalid gamma value."""
-        params = {"potential_gamma": 1.5, "hold_potential_enabled": True}
-        with self.assertRaises(ValueError):
-            apply_potential_shaping(
+        rng = np.random.default_rng(123)
+        last_potential = 0.0
+        terminal_next_potentials: list[float] = []
+        shaping_values: list[float] = []
+        current_pnl = 0.0
+        current_dur = 0.0
+        for _ in range(350):
+            is_terminal = rng.uniform() < 0.08
+            # Sample candidate next state (ignored for terminal potential because canonical sets Φ'=0)
+            next_pnl = 0.0 if is_terminal else float(rng.normal(0, 0.2))
+            inc = rng.uniform(0, 0.12)
+            next_dur = 0.0 if is_terminal else float(min(1.0, current_dur + inc))
+            _total, shaping, next_potential = apply_potential_shaping(
                 base_reward=0.0,
-                current_pnl=0.0,
-                current_duration_ratio=0.0,
-                next_pnl=0.0,
-                next_duration_ratio=0.0,
-                is_terminal=True,
-                last_potential=0.0,
+                current_pnl=current_pnl,
+                current_duration_ratio=current_dur,
+                next_pnl=next_pnl,
+                next_duration_ratio=next_dur,
+                is_terminal=is_terminal,
+                last_potential=last_potential,
                 params=params,
             )
-
-    def test_calculate_reward_with_pbrs_integration(self):
-        """Test that PBRS parameters are properly integrated in defaults."""
-        # Test that PBRS parameters are in the default parameters
-        for param in PBRS_INTEGRATION_PARAMS:
-            self.assertIn(
-                param,
-                DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS,
-                f"PBRS parameter {param} missing from defaults",
-            )
+            shaping_values.append(shaping)
+            if is_terminal:
+                terminal_next_potentials.append(next_potential)
+                last_potential = 0.0
+                current_pnl = 0.0
+                current_dur = 0.0
+            else:
+                last_potential = next_potential
+                current_pnl = next_pnl
+                current_dur = next_dur
+        # Assertions
+        self.assertFalse(params["entry_additive_enabled"])  # enforced
+        self.assertFalse(params["exit_additive_enabled"])  # enforced
+        if terminal_next_potentials:
+            self.assertTrue(all(abs(p) < 1e-12 for p in terminal_next_potentials))
+        max_abs = max(abs(v) for v in shaping_values) if shaping_values else 0.0
+        self.assertLessEqual(max_abs, 5.0)
 
         # Test basic PBRS function integration works
         params = {"hold_potential_enabled": True, "hold_potential_scale": 1.0}
@@ -3237,6 +3294,155 @@ class TestPBRSIntegration(RewardSpaceTestBase):
                 f"Missing PBRS parameter: {param}",
             )
 
+    # --- End of structural PBRS tests (legacy sum test removed) ---
+
+    def test_pbrs_progressive_release_decay_clamped_zero_current(self):
+        """progressive_release with decay>1 clamps to 1 (full release to 0).
+
+        Scenario isolates current Φ(s)=0 and non-zero previous potential carried in last_potential,
+        verifying clamp logic independent of current state potential.
+        """
+        params = DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS.copy()
+        params.update(
+            {
+                "exit_potential_mode": "progressive_release",
+                "exit_potential_decay": 5.0,  # will clamp to 1.0
+            }
+        )
+        _total, shaping, next_potential = apply_potential_shaping(
+            base_reward=0.0,
+            current_pnl=0.0,
+            current_duration_ratio=0.0,
+            next_pnl=0.0,
+            next_duration_ratio=0.0,
+            is_terminal=True,
+            last_potential=0.8,
+            params=params,
+        )
+        # After clamp: next_potential = 0 and shaping = γ*0 - 0 (Φ(s)=0) => 0
+        self.assertAlmostEqualFloat(next_potential, 0.0, tolerance=1e-12)
+        self.assertAlmostEqualFloat(shaping, 0.0, tolerance=1e-9)
+
+    def test_pbrs_invalid_transform_fallback_potential(self):
+        """Invalid transform name in potential path must fall back without NaNs."""
+        params = DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS.copy()
+        params.update({"hold_potential_transform_pnl": "not_a_transform"})
+        _total, shaping, next_potential = apply_potential_shaping(
+            base_reward=0.0,
+            current_pnl=0.2,
+            current_duration_ratio=0.3,
+            next_pnl=0.25,
+            next_duration_ratio=0.35,
+            is_terminal=False,
+            last_potential=0.0,
+            params=params,
+        )
+        self.assertTrue(np.isfinite(shaping))
+        self.assertTrue(np.isfinite(next_potential))
+
+    def test_pbrs_gamma_zero_disables_progressive_effect(self):
+        """Gamma=0 => shaping term = -Φ(s); potential still updated for next step (Φ' used only if γ>0).
+
+        We only assert shaping bounded since Φ is transformed & scaled; ensures stability without exceptions.
+        """
+        params = DEFAULT_MODEL_REWARD_PARAMETERS.copy()
+        params.update({"potential_gamma": 0.0, "hold_potential_enabled": True})
+        base_reward = 1.23
+        _total, shaping, next_potential = apply_potential_shaping(
+            base_reward=base_reward,
+            current_pnl=0.1,
+            current_duration_ratio=0.2,
+            next_pnl=0.15,
+            next_duration_ratio=0.25,
+            is_terminal=False,
+            last_potential=0.0,
+            params=params,
+        )
+        # Shaping bounded (Φ in [-scale, scale] after transforms), conservatively check |shaping| <= 1
+        self.assertLessEqual(abs(shaping), 1.0)
+        self.assertTrue(np.isfinite(next_potential))
+
+
+class TestReportFormatting(RewardSpaceTestBase):
+    """Tests for report formatting elements not previously covered."""
+
+    def test_abs_shaping_line_present_and_constant(self):
+        """Ensure the report contains the Abs Σ Shaping Reward line and tolerance not hard-coded elsewhere.
+
+        Strategy: run a minimal simulation via generate_report setUp artifact.
+        We reuse helper simulate_samples (already tested) to produce output then search in report.
+        """
+        # Generate a tiny dataset directly using existing pathway by invoking analysis main logic would be heavy.
+        # Instead we mimic the invariance block logic locally to ensure formatting; this keeps test fast and stable.
+        # Create a temporary markdown file to exercise the function that writes invariance section.
+        # Sanity check tolerance value
+        self.assertAlmostEqual(PBRS_INVARIANCE_TOL, 1e-6, places=12)
+
+        # Use small synthetic DataFrame with zero shaping sum (pandas imported globally)
+        df = pd.DataFrame(
+            {
+                "reward_shaping": [1e-12, -1e-12],
+                "reward_entry_additive": [0.0, 0.0],
+                "reward_exit_additive": [0.0, 0.0],
+            }
+        )
+        total_shaping = df["reward_shaping"].sum()
+        self.assertTrue(abs(total_shaping) < PBRS_INVARIANCE_TOL)
+        # Reconstruct lines exactly as writer does
+        lines = [
+            f"| Abs Σ Shaping Reward | {abs(total_shaping):.6e} |",
+        ]
+        content = "\n".join(lines)
+        # Validate formatting pattern using regex
+        m = re.search(
+            r"\| Abs Σ Shaping Reward \| ([0-9]+\.[0-9]{6}e[+-][0-9]{2}) \|", content
+        )
+        self.assertIsNotNone(m, "Abs Σ Shaping Reward line missing or misformatted")
+        # Ensure scientific notation magnitude consistent with small number
+        val = float(m.group(1)) if m else None  # type: ignore[arg-type]
+        if val is not None:
+            self.assertLess(val, 1e-8 + 1e-12)
+        # Ensure no stray hard-coded tolerance string inside content
+        self.assertNotIn(
+            "1e-6", content, "Tolerance should not be hard-coded in line output"
+        )
+
+    def test_pbrs_non_canonical_report_generation(self):
+        """Generate synthetic invariance section with non-zero shaping to assert Non-canonical classification."""
+        import re  # local lightweight
+
+        df = pd.DataFrame(
+            {
+                "reward_shaping": [0.01, -0.002],  # somme = 0.008 (>> tolérance)
+                "reward_entry_additive": [0.0, 0.0],
+                "reward_exit_additive": [0.001, 0.0],
+            }
+        )
+        total_shaping = df["reward_shaping"].sum()
+        self.assertGreater(abs(total_shaping), PBRS_INVARIANCE_TOL)
+        invariance_status = "❌ Non-canonical"
+        section = []
+        section.append("**PBRS Invariance Summary:**\n")
+        section.append("| Field | Value |\n")
+        section.append("|-------|-------|\n")
+        section.append(f"| Invariance | {invariance_status} |\n")
+        section.append(f"| Note | Total shaping = {total_shaping:.6f} (non-zero) |\n")
+        section.append(f"| Σ Shaping Reward | {total_shaping:.6f} |\n")
+        section.append(f"| Abs Σ Shaping Reward | {abs(total_shaping):.6e} |\n")
+        section.append(
+            f"| Σ Entry Additive | {df['reward_entry_additive'].sum():.6f} |\n"
+        )
+        section.append(
+            f"| Σ Exit Additive | {df['reward_exit_additive'].sum():.6f} |\n"
+        )
+        content = "".join(section)
+        self.assertIn("❌ Non-canonical", content)
+        self.assertRegex(content, r"Σ Shaping Reward \| 0\.008000 \|")
+        m_abs = re.search(r"Abs Σ Shaping Reward \| ([0-9.]+e[+-][0-9]{2}) \|", content)
+        self.assertIsNotNone(m_abs)
+        if m_abs:
+            self.assertAlmostEqual(abs(total_shaping), float(m_abs.group(1)), places=12)
+
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     # Configure test discovery and execution
index f98c23a795f699a7d40bbe0f1da45a4354e5a75c..575819c0ecf23667589544aa700b1013d4279063 100644 (file)
       "model_type": "MaskablePPO",
       "policy_type": "MlpPolicy",
       "model_reward_parameters": {
-        "rr": 1,
+        "rr": 2,
         "profit_aim": 0.025,
         "win_reward_factor": 2
       },
index 93524eb8dd9541d73df471d8a9a061be379fe2df..685fea3abbb58ce80678059986dd78b08b1fce23 100644 (file)
@@ -1386,6 +1386,15 @@ class MyRLEnv(Base5ActionRLEnv):
             self._potential_gamma = 0.95
         else:
             self._potential_gamma = float(potential_gamma)
+        # Validate potential_gamma range (0 <= gamma <= 1)
+        if not (0.0 <= self._potential_gamma <= 1.0):
+            original_gamma = self._potential_gamma
+            self._potential_gamma = min(1.0, max(0.0, self._potential_gamma))
+            logger.warning(
+                "potential_gamma=%s is outside [0,1]; clamped to %s",
+                original_gamma,
+                self._potential_gamma,
+            )
         self._potential_softsign_sharpness: float = float(
             model_reward_parameters.get("potential_softsign_sharpness", 1.0)
         )
@@ -1479,6 +1488,13 @@ class MyRLEnv(Base5ActionRLEnv):
                 self._entry_additive_enabled = False
                 self._exit_additive_enabled = False
 
+        if MyRLEnv.is_unsupported_pbrs_config(
+            self._hold_potential_enabled, getattr(self, "add_state_info", False)
+        ):
+            logger.warning(
+                "PBRS: hold_potential_enabled=True & add_state_info=False is unsupported. PBRS invariance is not guaranteed"
+            )
+
     def _get_next_position(self, action: int) -> Positions:
         if action == Actions.Long_enter.value and self._position == Positions.Neutral:
             return Positions.Long
@@ -1767,6 +1783,18 @@ class MyRLEnv(Base5ActionRLEnv):
             self._entry_additive_enabled or self._exit_additive_enabled
         )
 
+    @staticmethod
+    def is_unsupported_pbrs_config(
+        hold_potential_enabled: bool, add_state_info: bool
+    ) -> bool:
+        """Return True if PBRS potential relies on hidden (non-observed) state.
+
+        Case: hold_potential enabled while auxiliary state info (pnl, trade_duration) is excluded
+        from the observation space (add_state_info=False). In that situation, Φ(s) uses hidden
+        variables and PBRS becomes informative, voiding the strict policy invariance guarantee.
+        """
+        return hold_potential_enabled and not add_state_info
+
     def _apply_potential_shaping(
         self,
         base_reward: float,
@@ -2175,15 +2203,23 @@ class MyRLEnv(Base5ActionRLEnv):
         model_reward_parameters = self.rl_config.get("model_reward_parameters", {})
 
         pnl_target_factor = 1.0
-        if pnl_target > 0.0 and pnl > pnl_target:
-            win_reward_factor = float(
-                model_reward_parameters.get("win_reward_factor", 2.0)
-            )
+        if pnl_target > 0.0:
             pnl_factor_beta = float(model_reward_parameters.get("pnl_factor_beta", 0.5))
             pnl_ratio = pnl / pnl_target
-            pnl_target_factor = 1.0 + win_reward_factor * math.tanh(
-                pnl_factor_beta * (pnl_ratio - 1.0)
-            )
+            if abs(pnl_ratio) > 1.0:
+                base_pnl_target_factor = math.tanh(
+                    pnl_factor_beta * (abs(pnl_ratio) - 1.0)
+                )
+                win_reward_factor = float(
+                    model_reward_parameters.get("win_reward_factor", 2.0)
+                )
+                if pnl_ratio > 1.0:
+                    pnl_target_factor = 1.0 + win_reward_factor * base_pnl_target_factor
+                elif pnl_ratio < -(1.0 / self.rr):
+                    loss_penalty_factor = win_reward_factor * self.rr
+                    pnl_target_factor = (
+                        1.0 + loss_penalty_factor * base_pnl_target_factor
+                    )
 
         efficiency_factor = 1.0
         efficiency_weight = float(model_reward_parameters.get("efficiency_weight", 1.0))