Can USD/HUF break Ft313.99 resistance as MNB limits future easing?

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Highlights

Hungary's central bank cut its base rate to 5.5% and will base further rate decisions on September's Inflation Report.
The bank is committed to monitoring global rates and avoided signaling further easing, which helps maintain stability for the Forint.
USD/HUF shows strong short-term buying with overbought momentum indicators, and is set to trade between Ft310.8662 and Ft313.9904 over the next sessions.

Forint steadied by MNB policy caution and inflation-linked messaging

Hungary’s central bank (MNB) has lowered its base rate to 5.5% and resisted pre-committing to further easing, making clear that its next policy steps will depend on September’s Inflation Report. This careful messaging, combined with a commitment to monitor global rate moves, keeps expectations of future central bank actions measured and supports stability in the Hungarian Forint’s monetary environment. According to Fxstreet, FX markets interpreted this communication as modestly supportive for the Forint and overall sentiment remained balanced.

Bullish momentum signals as price nears session highs on low volatility

On the H1 chart, USD/HUF is trading above the MA-20 (Ft310.56) and MA-50 (Ft309.91), while remaining below the MA-200 (Ft317.69). The Ichimoku Kijun at Ft309.85 serves as immediate support. Short-term momentum indicators bolster a bullish scenario intraday: MACD and ADX signal Buy, the RSI is at 69.56, and Stoch RSI, CCI, and Bull/Bear Power all highlight overbought conditions. This combination points to robust but potentially overextended buying activity, with price holding close to the session high on low volatility.

Range-bound trading expected as volatility stays contained

Over the next 2–3 sessions, USD/HUF is expected to consolidate between Ft310.86 and Ft313.99, a typical volatility band relative to current levels. The baseline scenario is continued range-bound trading in this corridor. A sustained break above Ft313.99 may open the door for further gains, while a drop below Ft310.86 could shift the near-term risk to the downside, though a downside scenario currently appears unlikely.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, analyst at Traders Union, sees a period of relative stability for USD/HUF. He notes that the recent MNB rate cut and cautious policy outlook provide a constructive framework for the Forint’s near-term balance. Price action is backed by modest bullish signals, but upside appears contained unless triggers emerge. In his view, consolidation is likely in the coming sessions. "Market tone is steady — as long as USD/HUF holds above Ft310.86, the bias stays moderately positive with scope for a breakout if resistance is cleared."

Earlier, analysts noted that the USD/HUF pair was showing mixed signals as technical indicators suggested consolidation within a defined range while central bank guidance tempered Forint weakness. The latest analysis confirms this consolidative outlook and highlights that a break above Ft313.99 or below Ft310.86 will likely set the direction for the next significant move.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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