USD/COP technical analysis: Range-bound trading between buyer support and resistance level

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Highlights

The official TRM is set at 3,191.47 pesos per US dollar for October 22, 2026, providing a reference for USD/COP transactions.
This benchmark informs institutional liquidity management and shapes the framework for price discovery in Colombian forex markets.
USD/COP trades below major moving averages with bearish pressure; next 1 to 2 day range is projected at COL$3,138 to COL$3,181, with a 70% probability of upside consolidation unless price falls below COL$3,138 support.

Reference rate guides liquidity as TRM sets official benchmark

The publication of the TRM (Tasa Representativa del Mercado) at 3,191.47 pesos per US dollar for October 22, 2026, establishes the official market reference for the currency pair, according to Elcomercio. This benchmark offers clarity on the current standing of the US dollar versus the Colombian peso and guides liquidity decisions for institutional participants. As a result, the reported TRM sets a decisive backdrop for price discovery in the local forex market.

Mixed momentum and resistance cap upside amid technical divergence

USD/COP is positioned below the SMA-20 and SMA-50 on the hourly timeframe while trading well under the daily SMA-200. The Ichimoku Kijun currently marks COL$3,186 as a key resistance level. Intraday momentum signals are conflicting: MACD leans strongly bearish, ADX remains neutral, and RSI at 51.97 points to buying interest. Both Stochastic RSI and Bull/Bear Power suggest overbought conditions, with CCI also showing a buy signal. Although Bull/Bear Power highlights ongoing buyer involvement, the divergence across Stochastic RSI, MACD, and RSI underscores a lack of clear directional conviction.

Consolidation likely as volatility range contains breakout risks

For the next one to two days, USD/COP is projected to trade within a COL$3,138 to COL$3,181 volatility band. There is a 70% probability of upward movement, with the most likely outcome being consolidation within this range. A decisive bullish break would require a sustained move above COL$3,186, while a loss of immediate support near COL$3,138 could open the door to further downside.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, analyst at Traders Union, sees the official TRM reference providing added clarity for the USD/COP landscape. The analyst notes that institutional sentiment should remain broadly constructive thanks to stable macro conditions and the strong market benchmark. He believes technicals still lack conviction but expects the consolidation phase to persist unless a clear break emerges. "If buyers can push the rate above COL$3,186, momentum could tilt in their favor — but for now, stability and cautious optimism define my outlook."

Earlier, analysts noted that USD/COP was under sustained bearish pressure, with technical signals aligning to favor further declines. The current analysis adds nuance to this outlook by highlighting a fragmented momentum landscape, suggesting that traders should closely monitor price action around the COL$3,186 resistance for signs of a decisive breakout or renewed downside.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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