US Dollar vs South Korean Won price prediction: Will volatility spark more gains? USD/KRW consolidates above ₩1,499

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US Dollar vs won rises 0.52% today

Highlights

South Korea approved a $350 billion US investment plan, allocating $200 billion to strategic sectors and $150 billion to shipbuilding.
A state-backed investment entity will be established with 2 trillion won ($1.4 billion) to strengthen bilateral supply chains, amid record foreign outflows from Korean stocks.
USD/KRW trades in a strong uptrend with buyers dominant and a high probability of appreciation within a ₩1,470–₩1,515 range.

Record fund outflows as profit-taking follows investment package approval

South Korea's National Assembly has approved a $350 billion investment package into the United States, with $200 billion allocated for strategic industries and $150 billion for shipbuilding initiatives. The package includes the creation of a state-backed investment corporation funded with 2 trillion won (about $1.4 billion), aiming to strengthen bilateral economic ties and supply chains. Increased volatility has accompanied the passage, with the Bank of Korea noting February's largest-ever foreign fund outflow from domestic stocks due to profit-taking by international investors.

Overbought signals intensify as bullish momentum tests resistance

USD/KRW remains decisively above key moving averages (SMA-20 at ₩1,459.93, SMA-50 at ₩1,454.01, and SMA-200 at ₩1,440.91), highlighting a prevailing bullish trend on short, medium, and long-term horizons. The Ichimoku Kijun at ₩1,462.19 now acts as support, while daily momentum indicators such as MACD and ADX register in 'Buy' mode. RSI at 62.9 and CCI at 100.81 signal the market is overbought, a view echoed by Stoch RSI and BBP readings. Awesome Oscillator is currently neutral, and today's trading saw a small gap down at the open but prices rallied toward session highs, reflecting moderate volatility and a continued upward bias.

Sideways bias dominates as breakout risk remains to the upside

For the coming week, USD/KRW is expected to consolidate within a typical volatility band of ₩1,470 to ₩1,515. There is a very high probability (over 80%) of further appreciation, while downside risk appears limited. The baseline scenario favors sideways consolidation, though a sustained break above ₩1,515 could trigger further gains as buyers retain control. Conversely, a close below the ₩1,470 support would indicate potential for a bearish reversal.

Anton Kharitonov, analyst at Traders Union, sees continued bullish momentum for USD/KRW, signaled by prices holding above all major moving averages. He notes that recent South Korean investment measures and foreign outflows add to short-term volatility, while daily momentum readings warn the market is overbought. Kharitonov remains cautious, emphasizing the risk of a reversal if ₩1,470 fails. "Until USD/KRW confirms a break above ₩1,515, I see limited upside and prefer to monitor support at ₩1,470 closely for any signs of bearish momentum."

Earlier, analysts noted that USD/KRW was maintaining a strong bullish structure, underpinned by persistent upward momentum above key moving averages. The latest developments not only reinforce this bullish outlook but also underscore the importance of monitoring the ₩1,515 threshold, where a breakout could catalyze further gains amid heightened volatility and shifting capital flows.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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