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The USDCHF began the week on a strong note, reaching Monday’s peak within a swing area of 0.8017 to 0.8023. A drop below the 200-hour moving average, currently at 0.79836, saw the pair trade under this level for the remainder of the week. A rise above the 200-hour moving average could spark a short-term bullish trend.
Midweek Market Movement
Midweek, sellers pushed the pair lower, with Wednesday and Thursday reaching lows beneath 0.79197. Despite this, downward momentum weakened, with the price recovering by close of trading while remaining below the 100-hour moving average. Buyers returned today, pushing back against support at the 0.79471 level, with the pair settling between the 100-hour and 200-hour moving averages.
As the new trading week approaches, focus will be on the 100-hour moving average at 0.79490 and the 200-hour moving average at 0.79836. These levels will guide sentiment, with a move above the 200-hour moving average indicating bullish potential, while trading below the 100-hour moving average suggests a bearish outlook. Key resistance is at 0.79836 and 0.8017–0.8023, with support at 0.79496 and lower swings near 0.7938 to 0.7947, and 0.79197.
Based on the analysis from Michalowski, we see the USDCHF in a state of indecision, which reflects a broader conflict between central bank policies. The US Federal Reserve is holding rates high, while the Swiss National Bank began cutting rates in March, being the first major central bank to do so. This fundamental tug-of-war is pinning the price between the key moving averages he identified.
Potential Trading Strategies
We should watch for a catalyst, as the recent US inflation data for May came in slightly cooler than expected at 3.3%, increasing bets that the Fed might cut rates by September. This adds weight to the resistance at the 200-hour moving average, making it a formidable barrier for now. Therefore, selling call options or buying short-term puts near that 0.79836 level could be a prudent strategy until a clear breakout occurs.
Conversely, Switzerland’s inflation remains low at 1.4%, giving its central bank ample reason to cut rates again at its next meeting in late June. This provides strong underlying support for USDCHF, explaining why sellers failed to break down below 0.79197 last week. This historical support suggests buying call options or selling puts on any dip toward the 100-hour moving average could prove profitable.
Given the tight consolidation, we believe a volatility-based strategy is optimal for the coming weeks. We can construct a long strangle, buying both an out-of-the-money call option above the 200-hour MA and an out-of-the-money put option below the 100-hour MA. This position will profit from a significant price move in either direction, which seems likely once either the Fed or SNB provides clearer guidance.
