US dollar to Brazilian real rate faces post-runoff volatility: Can USD/BRL maintain recent gains?

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Highlights

The Brazilian real dropped more than 11% against the dollar after the October 25 presidential runoff introduced political uncertainty.
Demand for dollar-denominated assets increased sharply as investors responded to the unexpected election outcome.
USD/BRL remains in a bullish trend with mixed short-term indicator signals, projected to trade between R$5.2517 and R$5.5041 over the next 2 to 3 days.

Sharp real depreciation as post-election risk drives dollar demand

Volatility in the Brazilian real followed the country’s presidential runoff on October 25, a political event that introduced uncertainty and led to a sharp currency depreciation against the U.S. dollar. According to Yahoo Finance, this resulted in a single-day plunge of more than 11% for the real, as investors reacted to the outcome by increasing demand for dollar-denominated assets. The event continues to frame the market narrative for USD/BRL, highlighting how political outcomes can directly impact currency flows.

Mixed intraday momentum as key levels offer technical support

On the H1 chart, USD/BRL is trading above the MA-20 at R$5.3473 and MA-50 at R$5.3493, while remaining well above the MA-200 at R$5.1077. The Ichimoku Kijun level at R$5.3545 provides immediate support. Among momentum indicators, MACD shows a strong sell and ADX is neutral. RSI is at 52.10, suggesting mild bullishness; CCI also indicates a buy, and Bull/Bear Power reflects strong buyer presence. Stoch RSI flags overbought conditions, while the Awesome Oscillator is neutral, pointing to mixed intraday momentum.

High upside risk as consolidation expected after technical breakout

Over the next 2 to 3 trading days, USD/BRL is expected to consolidate in a typical volatility band between R$5.2517 and R$5.5041. The probability of an upward move remains very high based on recent technical levels and price action, with a low likelihood of a breakdown. The baseline scenario anticipates sideways movement within this range; a confirmed close above upper resistance could open room for further gains, while a move below the Ichimoku Kijun at R$5.3545 would suggest testing support toward the lower end of the band.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees the recent political turbulence in Brazil as a key driver shaping USD/BRL sentiment. He believes the currency pair retains short-term upside momentum, underpinned by ongoing demand for U.S. dollars and support from technical levels. While consolidation between R$5.2517 and R$5.5041 is expected, the analyst points to a likely bullish bias as long as support holds. "I expect USD/BRL to remain bid in the near term, with further gains possible if the consolidation range is broken to the upside."

Earlier, analysts noted that the prevailing bullish bias in USD/BRL was underpinned by ongoing political uncertainty and technical strength. The current setup reinforces this outlook, with near-term focus on whether a sustained close above R$5.5041 triggers further upside momentum.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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