US Dollar vs Korean Won stays under pressure as pair trades below key moving averages

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Usd/krw slides 0.56% today

Highlights

USD/KRW trades below key moving averages, with sellers maintaining control across short-term to long-term horizons.
Bearish momentum dominates as most oscillators confirm sustained selling pressure, with a 0.56% intraday drop to ₩1,352.
The pair is forecast to consolidate in a ₩1,339 to ₩1,364 range over the next five days, with downside risk above 80%.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, highlights the clear dominance of technical selling in USD/KRW. He notes the persistent bearish momentum, with prices trading below all major moving averages. Kharitonov warns that momentum indicators confirm little upside potential, and failed intraday buyer attempts suggest sellers remain firmly in control. He also points out the lack of fresh news, increasing the risk of further selling if technical support breaks. "Until a decisive change in order flow or a reversal of technical signals appears, I see little reason to expect a meaningful rebound in USD/KRW."

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees opportunity in the current setup despite the downward move. He believes the baseline scenario of sideways consolidation could offer tactical entries if USD/KRW stabilizes above ₩1,352. Karapetjanc emphasizes that intraday volatility and episodic buyer activity suggest an eventual rebound is possible. He remains optimistic that a move above ₩1,358 would bring bullish momentum back into play. "Market structure supports the prospect of new setups, and further upside should not be ruled out if resistance weakens this week."

Sholanke Dele, market strategist, views the session's action as a strong signal of broader risk aversion in emerging market FX. Dele notes that volatility remains elevated and technical weakness exposes downside risk toward ₩1,339. He also points to a lack of supportive news drivers, increasing pressure on the pair. "With sellers controlling direction and no positive macro shift in sight, I would remain cautious on USD/KRW for now."

Bearish momentum holds as sellers defend technical resistance

USD/KRW is trading below the ₩1,358 (MA-20), ₩1,381 (MA-50), and ₩1,464 (MA-200) levels, signaling short-term to long-term pressure from sellers. The near-term ceiling is set at ₩1,358, with immediate support at ₩1,352, while the Ichimoku Kijun at ₩1,362 acts as overhead resistance. Momentum signals are bearish, as both MACD and ADX indicate sustained selling. The RSI is at 45.28 with a sell bias but not at an extreme, and both the Stochastic RSI and CCI show neutral readings. Bull/Bear Power is positive at 3.06, marking intraday buyer activity but flagging overbought conditions. The pair opened nearly flat and dropped to ₩1,352, losing 0.56% on the day amid 0.71% intraday volatility. Despite occasional buyer attempts, most oscillators reinforce the session's dominant bearish tone.

Earlier, analysts noted that USD/KRW was exhibiting persistent range-bound behavior amid technical weakness and ongoing market reforms. The current analysis not only reinforces this cautious outlook but highlights the importance of monitoring the ₩1,352 support, as a break below this level could accelerate downside risk toward ₩1,339.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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