Will USD/KRW break ₩1,350 resistance amid strong buying interest?

Will USD/KRW break ₩1,350 resistance amid strong buying interest?
US Dollar vs Won rises 0.7% today

US Dollar vs South Korean Won (USD/KRW) is trading at ₩1,344, marking a daily move higher of 0.7%. The pair sits above its key short- and medium-term moving averages, signaling continued momentum within recent trading sessions.

USD/KRW price prediction
24H -0.08%
1,339.6
48H -0.12%
1,338.96
7D -0.23%
1,337.49
1M -0.22%
1,337.65
3M 5.27%
1,411.25
6M 3.28%
1,384.57
12M -2.18%
1,311.35
Current price: ₩1,340.63 5.86 0.44%
Real-time Data 09:43
Daily range 1333.92 Arrow from to Icon 1345.46
Weekly range 1330.50 Arrow from to Icon 1346.20
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Highlights

  • USD/KRW trades above short- and medium-term moving averages, but remains under long-term resistance, indicating ongoing downward pressure.
  • Intraday technical indicators show strong upside momentum with clear buyer dominance, but several metrics register overbought conditions with exhaustion risks.
  • Price is forecast to consolidate in the 1,337 to 1,350 range, with a 76% probability of upward continuation and key support at 1,337.

Uptrend persists as overbought signals and strong supports converge

On the hourly chart, the pair is positioned above the MA-20 at ₩1,336 and MA-50 at ₩1,338, while still trading below the long-term MA-200 at ₩1,458. The Ichimoku Kijun currently provides support at ₩1,337. Momentum indicators including MACD, ADX, and Awesome Oscillator reflect ongoing buying interest, while RSI at 75.4, Stoch RSI, CCI, and Bull/Bear Power indicate strong overbought conditions and buyer dominance.

Upward bias expected as consolidation range limits near-term risks

In the short term, USD/KRW is likely to consolidate within the ₩1,337–₩1,350 range, with a 76% probability favoring an upward extension. Typical volatility could see a test above ₩1,350, which would open the way for further gains, while a move below the ₩1,337 support could trigger a minor pullback toward lower levels.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees USD/KRW maintaining positive momentum above key short- and medium-term averages. The analyst notes that strong overbought signals reflect sustained buyer interest, with the pair likely to consolidate in the ₩1,337–₩1,350 range. Short-term momentum favors an upward extension. "I believe current technical strength sets the stage for a potential test above ₩1,350 in the coming sessions."

Earlier, analysts noted that persistent downward pressure and a bearish framework were keeping USD/KRW subdued against key technical levels. The latest surge above short- and medium-term averages indicates a potential shift in short-term momentum, making sustained moves above ₩1,350 a key risk to monitor for further upside.

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