USD/JPY | US Dollar to Japanese Yen Trading Analysis

USD/JPY | US Dollar to Japanese Yen Trading Analysis

Written by: PaxForex analytics dept - Thursday, 20 August 2020 0 comments

Source: PaxForex Premium Analytics Portal, Technical Insight

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USD/JPY, 30 min

Pivot: 106.04

Analysis:

Provided that the currency pair is traded above 105.85 follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 106.04
  • Take Profit 1: 106.25
  • Take Profit 2: 106.50

Alternative scenario: 

In case of breakdown of the level 105.85, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 105.85
  • Take Profit 1: 105.60
  • Take Profit 2: 105.30

Comment:

Technically RSI shows the possibility of an uptrend during the day. 

Key levels:

Resistance     Support
107.30 106.40
107.10 106.25
106.90 105.95

USD/JPY, D1

Pivot: 105.19

Analysis:

While the price is below 108.15, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 105.19
  • Take Profit 1: 104.15
  • Take Profit 2: 102.40

Alternative scenario:

If the level 108.15 is broken-out, follow the recommendations below.

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 108.15
  • Take Profit 1: 109.65
  • Take Profit 2: 111.20

Comment:

RSI shows a medium-term downtrend.

Key levels:

Resistance     Support
111.20 104.15
109.65 102.40
108.15 101.15

We also advise you to pay attention to the following currency pairs for intraday trading:

AUD/USD – sell below 0.7200 with 0.7140 and 0.7130 as Take Profit targets. Alternative scenario - if the level of 0.7200 is broken-out you should consider buying with the targets 0.7230 and 0.7255 as Take Profit.
GBP/USD - short positions below 1.3125 with 1.3045 and 1.3020 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level of 1.3125 is broken-out, buy with the targets 1.3160 and 1.3190 as Take Profit.
USD/CAD - buy above 1.3185 with 1.3260 and 1.3280 targets as Take Profit. Alternative scenario - if the level 1.3185 is broken-down, sell with the TP 1.3160 and 1.3135.