AUD/NZD - A Purely Technical Take

Sunday, 27/03/2016 | 09:52 GMT by Vitor Oliveira
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AUD/NZD - A Purely Technical Take
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The recent price action again reached a level not far from the several high points of 2015.

In this particular case, it almost equals the maximum of September 2015, where, as we can see on the below chart, there is a potential double top in formation, which still lacks confirmation obviously.

AUDNZD_H8

Chart from Saxo Bank; AUDNZD_H8

We believe however that this pair is in a good position for a short opening with a quite acceptable R/R, although this has not been the best entry point.

We did not enter into this consideration with any fundamental aspects. If anything, the recent evolution of GDP appears to be a bit more resilient in New Zealand than in Australia.

Anyway, let's look at the levels to monitor:

  1. If it holds today's downward trend, the first level will be 1.1150, very close to the recent lows, where probably this pair will stop to possibly evolve into a range mode.
  2. The second level to watch is the 38.20% Fibonacci retracement at 1.1075 or so.
  3. The third level corresponds to 50% Fibonacci retracement at 1.1000 or so, which corresponds to the maximum seen in January 2016 .

If the market moves in our favor, a first gains withdrawal will be in 1.1150 (aforementioned bottom range).

The rest will be open, hoping for a bit above 1.1000 or so, however, Mr. Market will decide.

The stop loss is placed above the today's maximum and will be moved to the break even soon as possible..

The recent price action again reached a level not far from the several high points of 2015.

In this particular case, it almost equals the maximum of September 2015, where, as we can see on the below chart, there is a potential double top in formation, which still lacks confirmation obviously.

AUDNZD_H8

Chart from Saxo Bank; AUDNZD_H8

We believe however that this pair is in a good position for a short opening with a quite acceptable R/R, although this has not been the best entry point.

We did not enter into this consideration with any fundamental aspects. If anything, the recent evolution of GDP appears to be a bit more resilient in New Zealand than in Australia.

Anyway, let's look at the levels to monitor:

  1. If it holds today's downward trend, the first level will be 1.1150, very close to the recent lows, where probably this pair will stop to possibly evolve into a range mode.
  2. The second level to watch is the 38.20% Fibonacci retracement at 1.1075 or so.
  3. The third level corresponds to 50% Fibonacci retracement at 1.1000 or so, which corresponds to the maximum seen in January 2016 .

If the market moves in our favor, a first gains withdrawal will be in 1.1150 (aforementioned bottom range).

The rest will be open, hoping for a bit above 1.1000 or so, however, Mr. Market will decide.

The stop loss is placed above the today's maximum and will be moved to the break even soon as possible..

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Vitor Oliveira
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Having worked more than 20 years in the Semiconductor Industry and simultaneously trading part-time in the Stock market part-time since 1999, I've been trading full-time since December 2012, focused on Currencies, Industrial Commodities and Thematic Indices. In my daily routine, I seek to exploit all trading opportunities in the above markets through a global-macro analysis and 'price action' techniques, using a moderate risk style. When inspiration emerges, I'm a blogger and I write about financial markets. I hope you enjoy my articles. Cheers. Vitor is a private trader on stock market since 1999 and on foreign exchange market and commodities since 2007. The beginning of his trading activity took place in parallel with his professional activity in the semiconductor industry where he worked for 20 years. In 2009 went on to full-time trader, focused on major stock indices, oil and foreign exchange market. Occasionally he writes for blogs with commentary and market analysis.

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