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The USD is predicted to continue consolidating within a range of 7.1600 to 7.1750. Recent movements are recognised as part of a range trading phase between broader levels of 7.1550 and 7.1850.
In a 24-hour view, the USD was anticipated to edge lower but showed a sharp rise to 7.1740 after a dip to 7.1570. This suggests the USD’s movement upwards might be reaching its limit.
Short Term USD Expectations
In a 1-3 weeks view, there has been an expectation for a lower USD. While the currency spiked recently, the ‘strong resistance’ level of 7.1790 has not been breached. This implies that downward momentum may have eased within the expected trading range.
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Given what we’ve observed, it’s clear the recent upward move in the dollar, although abrupt, is still operating within a recognised pattern. The swing up to 7.1740, following a dip, lacked sufficient force to break through the upper boundary resistance, which tells us that the climb is starting to stall. We’ve seen moves like this before—quick bursts of strength that ultimately remain boxed in. This isn’t out of character when ranges are tightening and participants are showing limited conviction.
Longer Term Currency Outlook
Over the slightly longer view, the broader dynamic remains much the same. Though the US dollar managed a short-lived pop, it has not been able to convincingly pierce past the known pressure threshold. That 7.1790 level stands out not as a historical coincidence but as an active ceiling. The recent inability to test beyond it supports the notion that the prior downward bias might be slowing, but not invalidated. What we’re suggesting here is not a reversal in sentiment, but recognition that compressed volatility often signals a buildup in one direction or the other.
For those of us engaged in derivative strategies, the current environment offers opportunities within defined guardrails. While breakout conditions haven’t materialised, the existing channel structure remains intact, and as such, strategies that benefit from constrained moves—such as straddles with tight deltas or short strangles—could continue to perform, provided risk is controlled with clear exit points. It’s not a market built for bold directional bets right now.
Shorter-term traders may want to watch for signs of exhaustion near the higher boundary. If the dollar continues to fail near the top of the range after piercing attempts, especially with fading volume or momentum, then fading those rallies can be more effective than chasing momentum that hasn’t proved durable.
We must be mindful not to read too much into a single session’s strength, especially when that move doesn’t disrupt month-long structures. Overtrading on isolated strength remains a common pitfall.
On a volatility-adjusted basis, current conditions suggest that pricing in potential mean reversion is still viable. Look where implieds sit versus realised. If they keep diverging, that may signal premium is overpriced again and selling gamma re-enters play.
So while directional wagers could feel tempting after a sharp move, we’re best served remembering that movement isn’t deviation unless it leaves the fence.
