US Dollar vs Uzbekistani Som stays under pressure as pair breaks below all major moving averages
US Dollar vs Uzbekistani Som (USD/UZS) edged lower as technical selling and heavy downside momentum drove the session, with persistent bearish signals pushing the pair below all major moving averages. The strength of the prevailing downtrend is supported by the negative crossover of the 50- and 200-day averages, but the move is limited by clear oversold conditions highlighted by multiple oscillators and the emergence of a nearby support level.
Highlights
- USD/UZS trades below key moving averages, confirming sustained downside pressure across short-, medium- and long-term trends.
- Bearish momentum dominates as MACD and Awesome Oscillator confirm sellers are in control, with all major momentum indicators oversold.
- USD/UZS is expected to fluctuate between UZS11,768 and UZS11,886 in the next five days, with a 78% probability of further declines.
Downside momentum persists as support nears and oversold signals cluster
USD/UZS is trading below all major moving averages, with the price at UZS11,827 sitting under the 20-day (UZS11,952), 50-day (UZS11,996), and 200-day (UZS12,089) levels, indicating ongoing downside pressure across short-, medium-, and long-term trends. The bearish MA-50 vs MA-200 alignment confirms a negative longer-term bias, while resistance stands at the near-term ceiling of UZS11,859 and support is seen at the near-term floor of UZS11,818. Momentum indicators point clearly lower, with the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) signaling sell and the Average Directional Index (ADX) showing a neutral trend strength. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Commodity Channel Index (CCI) both flag oversold conditions, while Stochastic RSI reads at 0, also oversold. Bull/Bear Power (BBP) is negative, indicating sellers continue to dominate the pair’s intraday momentum with an oversold condition present. The Awesome Oscillator joins the MACD in confirming ongoing bearish momentum. On the session, the pair trades down by UZS69.81 or 0.59% after opening with a downside gap of about UZS9.2 (gap of -0.08%). The current price is near the daily low, intraday volatility stands at 0.62%, and the tone remains pressured following the open. Momentum indicators confirm the soft intraday action.
Earlier, analysts noted that USD/UZS was experiencing persistent downside momentum amid sustained bearish technical signals. The latest session reinforces this view with new lows and entrenched oversold readings, highlighting the UZS11,818 support as a critical level to monitor for potential further declines.