AUD/USD Technical Analysis 18 Jan 2021
AUD/USD, H4
A downtrend is forming on the H4 chart. The instrument is decreasing along the lower border of Bollinger Bands; the indicator cloud is expanding, preservation of the downtrend is likely in the short term. The MACD histogram is in the negative area, gradually increasing volumes; the signal line reverses downwards, preparing to cross the zero line and forming a signal to open short positions. Stochastic is at the border of the neutral area with the oversold area; the oscillator lines are directed horizontally, without forming a definite signal to enter the market.
AUD/USD, D1
D1 chart shows the correction of upward movement. The instrument has corrected to the center line of Bollinger bands, the indicator cloud is expanded; growth is likely to resume in the medium term after completion of the correction. MACD histogram is in the positive zone preserving stable volumes and a steady signal for opening long positions. Stochastic is in the neutral zone and the oscillator lines reversed downwards from the border with the overbought zone.
Key levels
Resistance levels: 0.7700, 0.7730, 0.7760, 0.7790, 0.7820.
Support levels: 0.7670, 0.7640, 0.7600.
Trading tips
Long positions may be opened from the level of 0.7730 with target at 0.7780 and stop-loss at 0.7700. Implementation time: 1-3 days. Short positions may be opened from the level of 0.7690 with target at 0.7640. Stop-loss – 0.7720.
Buy Sell Spread: 0.76696 0.76674 22
Scenario
Timeframe Day’s Range
Recommendations BUY STOP
Entry Point 0.7730
Take Profit 0.7780
Stop Loss 0.7700
Support levels 0.7600, 0.7640, 0.7670, 0.7700, 0.7730, 0.7760, 0.7790, 0.7820
Alternative scenario
Recommendations SELL STOP
Entry Point 0.7690
Take Profit 0.7640
Stop Loss 0.7720
Support levels 0.7600, 0.7640, 0.7670, 0.7700, 0.7730, 0.7760, 0.7790, 0.7820