Can reserve ratio cuts support USD/IDR?

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Bank Indonesia will lower reserve requirements for conventional and sharia banks, expanding liquidity for the financial sector.
The Rupiah remains under broader selling pressure as market participants monitor global emerging-market trends and central bank policy changes.
USD/IDR trades below key short- and medium-term moving averages with a short-term forecasted range of Rp17,804 to Rp18,159 and high probability of an upward move.

Reserve ratio cuts fuel liquidity shift amid broad rupiah pressure

Bank Indonesia's decision to implement phased reductions in reserve requirement ratios for both conventional and sharia banks is expected to boost domestic liquidity, according to Tradingpedia. The move increases the amount of capital available to the banking sector, impacting the supply-demand balance of the Indonesian Rupiah. This development comes as market participants respond to global emerging-market factors and monitor upcoming central bank policy shifts, as reported by Finimize, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Mixed momentum signals emerge as price tests pivotal resistance

On the technical front, USD/IDR trades below the MA-20 at Rp18,138 and MA-50 at Rp18,096 on the H1 chart, while staying above the MA-200 at Rp17,638 on the daily timeframe. The Ichimoku Kijun places immediate resistance at Rp18,105, marking a pivotal barrier for any rebound. Momentum signals are mixed: MACD issues a Strong Buy, ADX is Neutral, RSI and CCI both point to Buy, but Stoch RSI reveals Oversold conditions. Bull/Bear Power shows buyers dominating, while the Awesome Oscillator is Neutral, highlighting divergence between momentum indicators and actual intraday weakness.

Sideways bias favored as upside risk outweighs downside threat

For the next 2-3 trading days, the forecasted short-term range is Rp17,804 to Rp18,159, encompassing the typical volatility band relative to current levels. A very high probability is assigned to a move higher, with downside risk seen as very low. The baseline scenario expects USD/IDR to oscillate in a sideways corridor between support and resistance. A break above Rp18,105 could open the way to further upside, while a fall below Rp17,804 would signal increasing risk of accelerated losses.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees limited immediate upside in USD/IDR given the liquidity-boosting move from Bank Indonesia and the persistent selling pressure. He notes mixed technical signals and emphasizes that key levels at Rp18,105 and Rp17,804 must be monitored for clarity. This analyst considers the environment defensive, shaped by both policy adjustments and uncertain global sentiment. "Until the pair breaks convincingly above Rp18,105, my bias remains neutral and I recommend caution on directional bets."

Earlier, analysts noted that heightened capital outflows and regulatory concerns had supported ongoing bullish momentum in USD/IDR. The current setup signals a potential shift, with mixed momentum indicators suggesting traders should closely monitor the Rp18,105 resistance for signs of a directional breakout in the days ahead.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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