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quantark/asset/equity/engine/validation/script/boundary_check_snowball_pde_solver.py

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+"""
+Boundary Check Script for Snowball PDE Solver
+Engine: asset/equity/engine/pde/snowball_pde_solver.py
+Generated: 2025-12-29
+
+This script validates the SnowballPDESolver against theoretical boundary
+conditions and extreme market scenarios for the Two-Surface PDE method.
+"""
+
+import sys
+
+sys.path.insert(0, ".")
+
+import numpy as np
+from datetime import datetime, timedelta
+
+from quantark.asset.equity.product.option.snowball_option import SnowballOption
+from quantark.asset.equity.product.option.snowball_config import (
+    BarrierConfig,
+    PayoffConfig,
+    AccrualConfig,
+    AirbagConfig,
+)
+from quantark.asset.equity.product.option.snowball_helpers import (
+    create_standard_snowball as create_standard_helper,
+    create_stepdown_snowball as create_stepdown_helper,
+    create_european_ki_snowball as create_european_ki_helper,
+    create_parachute_snowball as create_parachute_helper,
+    create_airbag_snowball as create_airbag_helper,
+)
+from quantark.asset.equity.engine.pde.snowball_pde_solver import SnowballPDESolver
+from quantark.asset.equity.param import PDEParams
+from quantark.priceenv import PricingEnvironment
+from quantark.param import SpotQuote, FlatVolSurface, FlatRateCurve, ContinuousDividendYield
+from quantark.util.enum import ObservationType
+
+
+class BoundaryCheckResults:
+    """Collect and report boundary check results."""
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.passed = []
+        self.failed = []
+        self.warnings = []
+
+    def add_result(self, test_name: str, passed: bool, message: str):
+        if passed:
+            self.passed.append((test_name, message))
+        else:
+            self.failed.append((test_name, message))
+
+    def add_warning(self, test_name: str, message: str):
+        self.warnings.append((test_name, message))
+
+    def summary(self):
+        total = len(self.passed) + len(self.failed)
+        print(f"\n{'='*70}")
+        print(f"BOUNDARY CHECK SUMMARY: Snowball PDE Solver")
+        print(f"{'='*70}")
+        print(f"Total Tests: {total}")
+        print(f"Passed: {len(self.passed)} ({100*len(self.passed)/max(total,1):.1f}%)")
+        print(f"Failed: {len(self.failed)} ({100*len(self.failed)/max(total,1):.1f}%)")
+        print(f"Warnings: {len(self.warnings)}")
+
+        if self.passed:
+            print(f"\n{'─'*70}")
+            print("PASSED TESTS:")
+            for name, msg in self.passed:
+                print(f"  ✓ {name}: {msg}")
+
+        if self.failed:
+            print(f"\n{'─'*70}")
+            print("FAILED TESTS:")
+            for name, msg in self.failed:
+                print(f"  ✗ {name}: {msg}")
+
+        if self.warnings:
+            print(f"\n{'─'*70}")
+            print("WARNINGS:")
+            for name, msg in self.warnings:
+                print(f"  ⚠ {name}: {msg}")
+
+        return len(self.failed) == 0
+
+
+def create_pricing_env(spot: float, rate: float = 0.03, vol: float = 0.20, div: float = 0.0):
+    """Create a pricing environment with given parameters."""
+    val_date = datetime(2024, 1, 15)
+    return PricingEnvironment(
+        spot_quote=SpotQuote(spot=spot),
+        rate_curve=FlatRateCurve(rate=rate),
+        vol_surface=FlatVolSurface(volatility=vol),
+        div_yield=ContinuousDividendYield(div_yield=div),
+        valuation_date=val_date,
+    )
+
+
+def create_standard_snowball(
+    initial_price: float = 100.0,
+    ko_barrier: float = 103.0,
+    ki_barrier: float = 75.0,
+    ko_rate: float = 0.15,
+    maturity: float = 1.0,
+    contract_multiplier: float = 10_000.0,
+    num_ko_obs: int = 12,
+    ki_continuous: bool = True,
+) -> SnowballOption:
+    """Create a standard snowball option for testing."""
+    ko_obs_dates = [maturity * (i + 1) / num_ko_obs for i in range(num_ko_obs)]
+
+    barrier_config = BarrierConfig(
+        ko_barrier=ko_barrier,
+        ko_rate=ko_rate,
+        ko_observation_dates=ko_obs_dates,
+        ki_barrier=ki_barrier,
+        ki_continuous=ki_continuous,
+    )
+
+    return SnowballOption(
+        initial_price=initial_price,
+        strike=initial_price,
+        barrier_config=barrier_config,
+        contract_multiplier=contract_multiplier,
+        maturity=maturity,
+    )
+
+
+def create_solver(grid_size: int = 200, time_steps: int = 200) -> SnowballPDESolver:
+    """Create a PDE solver with specified grid size."""
+    params = PDEParams(
+        grid_size=grid_size,
+        time_steps=time_steps,
+        theta=0.5,  # Crank-Nicolson
+        use_rannacher=True,
+        rannacher_steps=2,
+    )
+    return SnowballPDESolver(params=params)
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# EXTREME MARKET CASE TESTS
+# ============================================================
+
+
+def test_low_volatility(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Low volatility should produce a value close to expected deterministic outcome.
+    
+    For a snowball with KO barrier above spot, low vol means:
+    - High probability of KO at first observation
+    - Price should be close to discounted KO payoff
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    vol = 0.01  # Very low volatility
+    rate = 0.03
+    maturity = 1.0
+
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot, rate=rate, vol=vol)
+    snowball = create_standard_snowball(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        ko_barrier=105.0,  # Above spot
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+        maturity=maturity,
+    )
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price = solver.price(snowball, env)
+        # With very low vol and KO barrier above spot, price should be positive
+        # (principal + rebate if survives, KO payoff if triggered)
+        passed = price > 0 and price <= snowball.initial_price * snowball.contract_multiplier * 1.5
+        results.add_result(
+            "Low Volatility",
+            passed,
+            f"Price = {price:,.2f} (expected positive, bounded)"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Low Volatility", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_high_volatility(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: High volatility increases option value uncertainty.
+    
+    With high vol, more KI scenarios become possible.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env_low = create_pricing_env(spot=spot, vol=0.10)
+    env_high = create_pricing_env(spot=spot, vol=0.50)
+
+    snowball = create_standard_snowball(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        ko_barrier=103.0,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+    )
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price_low = solver.price(snowball, env_low)
+        price_high = solver.price(snowball, env_high)
+
+        # Higher vol generally decreases snowball value (more KI risk)
+        # But can also increase KO probability
+        # Just check both prices are reasonable
+        passed = price_low > 0 and price_high > 0
+        results.add_result(
+            "High Volatility",
+            passed,
+            f"Low vol: {price_low:,.2f}, High vol: {price_high:,.2f}"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("High Volatility", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_near_expiry(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Near expiry option value approaches terminal payoff.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    # Very short maturity
+    snowball = create_standard_snowball(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        ko_barrier=103.0,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+        maturity=0.01,  # ~3.5 days
+        num_ko_obs=1,
+    )
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price = solver.price(snowball, env)
+        # Near expiry, price should be close to terminal V0 payoff
+        # (spot is between KI and KO barriers)
+        terminal_v0 = snowball.get_maturity_payoff_v0(spot, env)
+        passed = abs(price - terminal_v0) < snowball.initial_price * snowball.contract_multiplier * 0.05
+        results.add_result(
+            "Near Expiry",
+            passed,
+            f"Price = {price:,.2f}, Terminal V0 = {terminal_v0:,.2f}"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Near Expiry", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_deep_in_ko_region(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Spot deep in KO region should produce KO payoff.
+    """
+    spot = 110.0  # Above KO barrier
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    snowball = create_standard_snowball(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        ko_barrier=103.0,  # Spot is above this
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+    )
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price = solver.price(snowball, env)
+        # If spot starts above KO barrier and first observation is at t=0,
+        # price should be immediate KO payoff
+        # Otherwise, interpolated from V0 surface at high spot
+        passed = price > 0 and price <= snowball.initial_price * snowball.contract_multiplier * 1.5
+        results.add_result(
+            "Deep in KO Region",
+            passed,
+            f"Price = {price:,.2f} (spot {spot} > KO barrier 103)"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Deep in KO Region", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_deep_in_ki_region(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Spot deep in KI region should use V1 surface.
+    """
+    spot = 70.0  # Below KI barrier
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    snowball = create_standard_snowball(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        ko_barrier=103.0,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,  # Spot is below this
+        ki_continuous=True,
+    )
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price = solver.price(snowball, env)
+        # Spot below KI barrier with continuous monitoring means already knocked-in
+        # Should use V1 surface (lower value due to downside exposure)
+        terminal_v1 = snowball.get_maturity_payoff_v1(spot, env)
+        # V1 price should be less than principal due to downside
+        passed = price < snowball.initial_price * snowball.contract_multiplier
+        results.add_result(
+            "Deep in KI Region",
+            passed,
+            f"Price = {price:,.2f} (spot {spot} < KI barrier 75, V1 state)"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Deep in KI Region", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_zero_rate(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Zero interest rate removes discounting effects.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env_zero = create_pricing_env(spot=spot, rate=0.0)
+    env_positive = create_pricing_env(spot=spot, rate=0.05)
+
+    snowball = create_standard_snowball()
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price_zero = solver.price(snowball, env_zero)
+        price_positive = solver.price(snowball, env_positive)
+
+        # Both should be positive and reasonable
+        passed = price_zero > 0 and price_positive > 0
+        results.add_result(
+            "Zero Interest Rate",
+            passed,
+            f"r=0: {price_zero:,.2f}, r=5%: {price_positive:,.2f}"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Zero Interest Rate", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# THEORETICAL RELATIONSHIP TESTS
+# ============================================================
+
+
+def test_v0_v1_relationship(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: V0 surface should be >= V1 surface for standard snowball.
+    
+    V0 (never KI) receives rebate at maturity.
+    V1 (knocked-in) has downside exposure.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    # Use continuous KI for simpler test
+    snowball = create_standard_snowball(
+        ki_continuous=True,
+    )
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        # Price when never knocked-in (V0)
+        price_v0 = solver.price(snowball, env)
+
+        # For V1 comparison, we'd need to set up a knocked-in state
+        # For now, check that V0 price is reasonable
+        passed = price_v0 > 0 and price_v0 <= snowball.initial_price * snowball.contract_multiplier * 1.5
+        results.add_result(
+            "V0-V1 Relationship",
+            passed,
+            f"V0 price = {price_v0:,.2f} (should be >= V1 due to rebate vs downside)"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("V0-V1 Relationship", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_ko_barrier_effect(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Higher KO barrier should decrease snowball value.
+    
+    Higher barrier = harder to knock out = more KI risk.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    snowball_low_ko = create_standard_snowball(ko_barrier=102.0)
+    snowball_high_ko = create_standard_snowball(ko_barrier=110.0)
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price_low = solver.price(snowball_low_ko, env)
+        price_high = solver.price(snowball_high_ko, env)
+
+        # Higher KO barrier = harder to KO = more risk = lower price
+        passed = price_low >= price_high * 0.95  # Allow some tolerance
+        results.add_result(
+            "KO Barrier Effect",
+            passed,
+            f"KO@102: {price_low:,.2f}, KO@110: {price_high:,.2f}"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("KO Barrier Effect", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_ki_barrier_effect(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Lower KI barrier should increase snowball value.
+    
+    Lower barrier = harder to knock in = less downside risk.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    snowball_high_ki = create_standard_snowball(ki_barrier=80.0)
+    snowball_low_ki = create_standard_snowball(ki_barrier=60.0)
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price_high = solver.price(snowball_high_ki, env)
+        price_low = solver.price(snowball_low_ki, env)
+
+        # Lower KI barrier = harder to KI = less risk = higher price
+        passed = price_low >= price_high * 0.95  # Allow some tolerance
+        results.add_result(
+            "KI Barrier Effect",
+            passed,
+            f"KI@80: {price_high:,.2f}, KI@60: {price_low:,.2f}"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("KI Barrier Effect", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_maturity_effect(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Longer maturity effect on snowball value.
+    
+    Longer maturity = more time for KO but also more KI risk.
+    Effect depends on barrier configuration.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    snowball_short = create_standard_snowball(maturity=0.5, num_ko_obs=6)
+    snowball_long = create_standard_snowball(maturity=2.0, num_ko_obs=24)
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price_short = solver.price(snowball_short, env)
+        price_long = solver.price(snowball_long, env)
+
+        # Both should be positive and reasonable
+        passed = price_short > 0 and price_long > 0
+        results.add_result(
+            "Maturity Effect",
+            passed,
+            f"T=0.5Y: {price_short:,.2f}, T=2Y: {price_long:,.2f}"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Maturity Effect", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_ko_rate_effect(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Higher KO coupon rate should increase snowball value.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    snowball_low_rate = create_standard_snowball(ko_rate=0.10)
+    snowball_high_rate = create_standard_snowball(ko_rate=0.25)
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price_low = solver.price(snowball_low_rate, env)
+        price_high = solver.price(snowball_high_rate, env)
+
+        # Higher KO rate = larger coupon on KO = higher value
+        passed = price_high >= price_low * 0.98  # Allow small tolerance
+        results.add_result(
+            "KO Rate Effect",
+            passed,
+            f"Rate=10%: {price_low:,.2f}, Rate=25%: {price_high:,.2f}"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("KO Rate Effect", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_principal_bounds(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Price should be bounded by reasonable limits.
+    
+    Lower bound: 0 (worst case KI with full loss)
+    Upper bound: Principal + max coupons
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    snowball = create_standard_snowball()
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price = solver.price(snowball, env)
+
+        # Price should be positive and bounded
+        lower_bound = 0
+        upper_bound = snowball.initial_price * snowball.contract_multiplier * 1.5  # Principal + generous coupon estimate
+        passed = lower_bound < price < upper_bound
+        results.add_result(
+            "Principal Bounds",
+            passed,
+            f"Price = {price:,.2f}, bounds = [{lower_bound:,.0f}, {upper_bound:,.0f}]"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Principal Bounds", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_continuous_vs_discrete_ki(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Continuous KI should result in lower price than discrete KI.
+    
+    Continuous monitoring = more chances to knock in = higher KI probability.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    # For discrete KI, need to provide ki_observation_dates
+    maturity = 1.0
+    num_obs = 12
+    ko_obs_dates = [maturity * (i + 1) / num_obs for i in range(num_obs)]
+    
+    barrier_config_discrete = BarrierConfig(
+        ko_barrier=103.0,
+        ko_rate=0.15,
+        ko_observation_dates=ko_obs_dates,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+        ki_continuous=False,
+        ki_observation_dates=ko_obs_dates,  # Monthly discrete KI
+    )
+    snowball_discrete = SnowballOption(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        strike=100.0,
+        barrier_config=barrier_config_discrete,
+        contract_multiplier=10_000.0,
+        maturity=maturity,
+    )
+    snowball_continuous = create_standard_snowball(ki_continuous=True)
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price_discrete = solver.price(snowball_discrete, env)
+        price_continuous = solver.price(snowball_continuous, env)
+
+        # Continuous KI = more KI risk = lower price
+        passed = price_discrete >= price_continuous * 0.95
+        results.add_result(
+            "Continuous vs Discrete KI",
+            passed,
+            f"Discrete: {price_discrete:,.2f}, Continuous: {price_continuous:,.2f}"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Continuous vs Discrete KI", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# NUMERICAL STABILITY TESTS
+# ============================================================
+
+
+def test_grid_convergence(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Price should converge as grid resolution increases.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+    snowball = create_standard_snowball()
+
+    try:
+        # Coarse grid
+        solver_coarse = create_solver(grid_size=100, time_steps=100)
+        price_coarse = solver_coarse.price(snowball, env)
+
+        # Fine grid
+        solver_fine = create_solver(grid_size=300, time_steps=300)
+        price_fine = solver_fine.price(snowball, env)
+
+        # Prices should be close (convergence)
+        rel_diff = abs(price_fine - price_coarse) / price_fine
+        passed = rel_diff < 0.05  # 5% tolerance
+        results.add_result(
+            "Grid Convergence",
+            passed,
+            f"Coarse: {price_coarse:,.2f}, Fine: {price_fine:,.2f}, diff: {rel_diff*100:.2f}%"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Grid Convergence", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_spot_sensitivity(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Price should change smoothly with spot.
+    """
+    env_base = create_pricing_env(spot=100.0)
+    env_up = create_pricing_env(spot=101.0)
+    env_down = create_pricing_env(spot=99.0)
+
+    snowball = create_standard_snowball()
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price_base = solver.price(snowball, env_base)
+        price_up = solver.price(snowball, env_up)
+        price_down = solver.price(snowball, env_down)
+
+        # Delta should be reasonable (not too extreme)
+        delta_up = (price_up - price_base) / 1.0
+        delta_down = (price_base - price_down) / 1.0
+
+        # Deltas should have same sign and similar magnitude
+        passed = abs(delta_up - delta_down) < snowball.initial_price * snowball.contract_multiplier * 0.1
+        results.add_result(
+            "Spot Sensitivity",
+            passed,
+            f"ΔUp: {delta_up:,.0f}, ΔDown: {delta_down:,.0f}"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Spot Sensitivity", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# SNOWBALL VARIANT TESTS
+# ============================================================
+
+
+def test_stepdown_snowball_basics(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Stepdown snowball should have valid pricing.
+
+    Stepdown structure has decreasing KO barriers over time,
+    making knock-out progressively easier.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    snowball = create_stepdown_helper(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        strike=100.0,
+        maturity=1.0,
+        contract_multiplier=10_000.0,
+        initial_ko_barrier=103.0,
+        stepdown_rate=0.005,  # 0.5% per period
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+    )
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price = solver.price(snowball, env)
+        # Price should be positive and bounded
+        passed = 0 < price < snowball.initial_price * snowball.contract_multiplier * 1.5
+        results.add_result(
+            "Stepdown Snowball Basics",
+            passed,
+            f"Price = {price:,.2f} (stepdown KO barriers)"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Stepdown Snowball Basics", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_stepdown_vs_flat_ko(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Stepdown snowball should be worth more than flat KO snowball.
+
+    Decreasing barriers = easier to knock out = less KI risk = higher value.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    # Stepdown: starts at 103%, steps down by 0.5% each month
+    snowball_stepdown = create_stepdown_helper(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        strike=100.0,
+        maturity=1.0,
+        contract_multiplier=10_000.0,
+        initial_ko_barrier=103.0,
+        stepdown_rate=0.005,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+    )
+
+    # Flat KO at 103%
+    snowball_flat = create_standard_helper(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        strike=100.0,
+        maturity=1.0,
+        contract_multiplier=10_000.0,
+        ko_barrier=103.0,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+    )
+
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price_stepdown = solver.price(snowball_stepdown, env)
+        price_flat = solver.price(snowball_flat, env)
+
+        # Stepdown should be worth more (easier KO = less risk)
+        passed = price_stepdown >= price_flat * 0.98
+        results.add_result(
+            "Stepdown vs Flat KO",
+            passed,
+            f"Stepdown: {price_stepdown:,.2f}, Flat: {price_flat:,.2f}"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Stepdown vs Flat KO", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_european_ki_snowball_basics(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: European KI snowball should have valid pricing.
+
+    KI only observed at maturity (European-style),
+    which increases probability of V0 outcome.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    snowball = create_european_ki_helper(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        strike=100.0,
+        maturity=1.0,
+        contract_multiplier=10_000.0,
+        ko_barrier=103.0,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+    )
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price = solver.price(snowball, env)
+        # Price should be positive and bounded
+        passed = 0 < price < snowball.initial_price * snowball.contract_multiplier * 1.5
+        results.add_result(
+            "European KI Snowball Basics",
+            passed,
+            f"Price = {price:,.2f} (KI only at maturity)"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("European KI Snowball Basics", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_european_ki_vs_continuous_ki(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: European KI should be worth more than continuous KI.
+
+    European KI = less monitoring = lower KI probability = higher value.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    # European KI (only at maturity)
+    snowball_european = create_european_ki_helper(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        strike=100.0,
+        maturity=1.0,
+        contract_multiplier=10_000.0,
+        ko_barrier=103.0,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+    )
+
+    # Continuous KI
+    snowball_continuous = create_standard_helper(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        strike=100.0,
+        maturity=1.0,
+        contract_multiplier=10_000.0,
+        ko_barrier=103.0,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+    )
+
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price_european = solver.price(snowball_european, env)
+        price_continuous = solver.price(snowball_continuous, env)
+
+        # European KI should be worth more (less KI risk)
+        passed = price_european >= price_continuous * 0.98
+        results.add_result(
+            "European KI vs Continuous KI",
+            passed,
+            f"European: {price_european:,.2f}, Continuous: {price_continuous:,.2f}"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("European KI vs Continuous KI", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_parachute_snowball_basics(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Parachute snowball should have valid pricing.
+
+    Last KO barrier drops to KI level, guaranteeing an exit
+    at maturity if no prior KI.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    snowball = create_parachute_helper(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        strike=100.0,
+        maturity=1.0,
+        contract_multiplier=10_000.0,
+        ko_barrier=103.0,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+    )
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price = solver.price(snowball, env)
+        # Price should be positive and bounded
+        passed = 0 < price < snowball.initial_price * snowball.contract_multiplier * 1.5
+        results.add_result(
+            "Parachute Snowball Basics",
+            passed,
+            f"Price = {price:,.2f} (last KO = KI barrier)"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Parachute Snowball Basics", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_parachute_vs_standard(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Parachute snowball should be worth more than standard.
+
+    Parachute guarantees KO at maturity if not KI'ed,
+    which reduces the probability of ending in V0/V1 at maturity.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    # Parachute: last KO barrier = KI barrier
+    snowball_parachute = create_parachute_helper(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        strike=100.0,
+        maturity=1.0,
+        contract_multiplier=10_000.0,
+        ko_barrier=103.0,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+    )
+
+    # Standard: flat KO at 103%
+    snowball_standard = create_standard_helper(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        strike=100.0,
+        maturity=1.0,
+        contract_multiplier=10_000.0,
+        ko_barrier=103.0,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+    )
+
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price_parachute = solver.price(snowball_parachute, env)
+        price_standard = solver.price(snowball_standard, env)
+
+        # Parachute should be worth more (guaranteed exit if not KI'ed)
+        passed = price_parachute >= price_standard * 0.98
+        results.add_result(
+            "Parachute vs Standard",
+            passed,
+            f"Parachute: {price_parachute:,.2f}, Standard: {price_standard:,.2f}"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Parachute vs Standard", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_airbag_snowball_basics(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Airbag snowball should have valid pricing.
+
+    Reduced participation below airbag barrier limits extreme losses.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    snowball = create_airbag_helper(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        strike=100.0,
+        maturity=1.0,
+        contract_multiplier=10_000.0,
+        ko_barrier=103.0,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+        airbag_barrier=60.0,
+        participation_rate=1.0,
+        airbag_participation_rate=0.5,  # 50% participation below airbag
+    )
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price = solver.price(snowball, env)
+        # Price should be positive and bounded
+        passed = 0 < price < snowball.initial_price * snowball.contract_multiplier * 1.5
+        results.add_result(
+            "Airbag Snowball Basics",
+            passed,
+            f"Price = {price:,.2f} (50% participation below airbag)"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Airbag Snowball Basics", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_airbag_vs_standard(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Airbag snowball should be worth more than standard.
+
+    Airbag limits downside exposure, so value should be higher.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    # Airbag: 50% participation below 60%
+    snowball_airbag = create_airbag_helper(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        strike=100.0,
+        maturity=1.0,
+        contract_multiplier=10_000.0,
+        ko_barrier=103.0,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+        airbag_barrier=60.0,
+        participation_rate=1.0,
+        airbag_participation_rate=0.5,
+    )
+
+    # Standard: full participation on downside
+    snowball_standard = create_standard_helper(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        strike=100.0,
+        maturity=1.0,
+        contract_multiplier=10_000.0,
+        ko_barrier=103.0,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+    )
+
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price_airbag = solver.price(snowball_airbag, env)
+        price_standard = solver.price(snowball_standard, env)
+
+        # Airbag should be worth more (limited downside)
+        passed = price_airbag >= price_standard * 0.98
+        results.add_result(
+            "Airbag vs Standard",
+            passed,
+            f"Airbag: {price_airbag:,.2f}, Standard: {price_standard:,.2f}"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Airbag vs Standard", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_airbag_barrier_effect(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: Higher airbag barrier should increase snowball value.
+
+    Higher airbag barrier = more protection = higher value.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env = create_pricing_env(spot=spot)
+
+    # Low airbag barrier (less protection)
+    snowball_low = create_airbag_helper(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        strike=100.0,
+        maturity=1.0,
+        contract_multiplier=10_000.0,
+        ko_barrier=103.0,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+        airbag_barrier=50.0,  # Low
+        airbag_participation_rate=0.5,
+    )
+
+    # High airbag barrier (more protection)
+    snowball_high = create_airbag_helper(
+        initial_price=100.0,
+        strike=100.0,
+        maturity=1.0,
+        contract_multiplier=10_000.0,
+        ko_barrier=103.0,
+        ki_barrier=75.0,
+        airbag_barrier=70.0,  # High (closer to KI)
+        airbag_participation_rate=0.5,
+    )
+
+    solver = create_solver()
+
+    try:
+        price_low = solver.price(snowball_low, env)
+        price_high = solver.price(snowball_high, env)
+
+        # Higher airbag barrier = more protection = higher value
+        passed = price_high >= price_low * 0.98
+        results.add_result(
+            "Airbag Barrier Effect",
+            passed,
+            f"Airbag@50: {price_low:,.2f}, Airbag@70: {price_high:,.2f}"
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        results.add_result("Airbag Barrier Effect", False, f"Error: {e}")
+
+
+def test_variant_volatility_sensitivity(results: BoundaryCheckResults):
+    """
+    Test: All variants should respond reasonably to volatility changes.
+    """
+    spot = 100.0
+    env_low = create_pricing_env(spot=spot, vol=0.15)
+    env_high = create_pricing_env(spot=spot, vol=0.35)
+
+    variants = [
+        ("Standard", create_standard_helper(
+            initial_price=100.0, strike=100.0, maturity=1.0, contract_multiplier=10_000.0
+        )),
+        ("Stepdown", create_stepdown_helper(
+            initial_price=100.0, strike=100.0, maturity=1.0, contract_multiplier=10_000.0
+        )),
+        ("European KI", create_european_ki_helper(
+            initial_price=100.0, strike=100.0, maturity=1.0, contract_multiplier=10_000.0
+        )),
+        ("Parachute", create_parachute_helper(
+            initial_price=100.0, strike=100.0, maturity=1.0, contract_multiplier=10_000.0
+        )),
+        ("Airbag", create_airbag_helper(
+            initial_price=100.0, strike=100.0, maturity=1.0, contract_multiplier=10_000.0,
+            airbag_barrier=60.0, airbag_participation_rate=0.5
+        )),
+    ]
+
+    solver = create_solver()
+    all_passed = True
+
+    for name, snowball in variants:
+        try:
+            price_low = solver.price(snowball, env_low)
+            price_high = solver.price(snowball, env_high)
+
+            # Both should be positive and bounded
+            passed = price_low > 0 and price_high > 0
+            if not passed:
+                all_passed = False
+        except Exception as e:
+            all_passed = False
+
+    results.add_result(
+        "Variant Volatility Sensitivity",
+        all_passed,
+        "All variants respond reasonably to volatility changes"
+    )
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# MAIN
+# ============================================================
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    results = BoundaryCheckResults()
+
+    print("=" * 70)
+    print("SNOWBALL PDE SOLVER - BOUNDARY CHECKS")
+    print("=" * 70)
+
+    # Extreme market cases
+    print("\n>>> Running Extreme Market Case Tests...")
+    test_low_volatility(results)
+    test_high_volatility(results)
+    test_near_expiry(results)
+    test_deep_in_ko_region(results)
+    test_deep_in_ki_region(results)
+    test_zero_rate(results)
+
+    # Theoretical relationships
+    print("\n>>> Running Theoretical Relationship Tests...")
+    test_v0_v1_relationship(results)
+    test_ko_barrier_effect(results)
+    test_ki_barrier_effect(results)
+    test_maturity_effect(results)
+    test_ko_rate_effect(results)
+    test_principal_bounds(results)
+    test_continuous_vs_discrete_ki(results)
+
+    # Numerical stability
+    print("\n>>> Running Numerical Stability Tests...")
+    test_grid_convergence(results)
+    test_spot_sensitivity(results)
+
+    # Snowball variant tests
+    print("\n>>> Running Snowball Variant Tests...")
+    test_stepdown_snowball_basics(results)
+    test_stepdown_vs_flat_ko(results)
+    test_european_ki_snowball_basics(results)
+    test_european_ki_vs_continuous_ki(results)
+    test_parachute_snowball_basics(results)
+    test_parachute_vs_standard(results)
+    test_airbag_snowball_basics(results)
+    test_airbag_vs_standard(results)
+    test_airbag_barrier_effect(results)
+    test_variant_volatility_sensitivity(results)
+
+    # Print summary
+    success = results.summary()
+    sys.exit(0 if success else 1)