Flat trading for US Dollar vs Polish Zloty as zł3.6400

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Highlights

Polish core inflation continues to rise, driven mainly by external energy shocks beyond the central bank's control.
Credibility in Polish economic management has improved, reducing concerns about policy-driven volatility and supporting zloty sentiment.
USD/PLN is consolidating between zł3.6400 and zł3.6700 with mixed momentum signals and low probability of further near-term upside.

External energy shocks stabilize sentiment amid inflation rise

Commerzbank has highlighted that Polish core inflation has firmed, with the main drivers attributed to external energy shocks rather than domestic policy missteps. This assessment suggests that inflationary pressures are largely outside the control of the Polish central bank, thereby granting further credibility to local economic management and limiting policy-driven volatility concerns. The focus on external factors has steadied sentiment around the zloty and helped support the current direction in USD/PLN.

Buyers maintain control as mixed indicators cap momentum

SMA-20 is at zł3.6257, SMA-50 at zł3.6464, and SMA-200 at zł3.6280, all below the current price. The Ichimoku Kijun stands at zł3.6226, providing immediate technical support. Momentum indicators are mixed: MACD on the daily chart is neutral, while ADX signals weak trend strength. Both RSI and CCI display modest bullish momentum without indicating overbought conditions, whereas Stoch RSI shows strong sell signals alongside overbought readings in all intraday timeframes. Bull/Bear Power (BBP) reflects ongoing buyer dominance, and the Awesome Oscillator aligns with the upward daily bias. Today’s session opened flat, and price action continues near the upper portion of the day’s range, confirming moderate volatility and persistent buying pressure after the open.

Limited upside with downside risk in near-term range

Over the short term, USD/PLN is likely to consolidate within the zł3.6400–zł3.6700 range, reflecting typical volatility bands for the coming sessions. The probability of an immediate further rise is low—estimated at below 20%—with a downside move more likely in the near-term. If USD/PLN breaks above zł3.6700, additional upside may be unlocked, while a move below zł3.6400 would expose the pair to further downward movement and bring the zł3.6226 Ichimoku Kijun support into play. Overall, price action is expected to remain bounded by these levels pending a new directional catalyst.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees USD/PLN maintaining short-term strength above key moving averages but notes mixed signals beneath the surface. He believes external energy shocks, rather than local policy issues, remain the main driver behind inflation and recent zloty sentiment. Technical momentum remains fragile, with most indicators showing only modest bullishness and risks skewed to the downside if zł3.6400 is breached. "Until USD/PLN clearly breaks above zł3.6700 or drops below zł3.6400, I remain cautious and see no strong tactical setup here."

Earlier, analysts noted that USD/PLN was consolidating as upside momentum remained capped and downside risks persisted. Building on this, the current environment of externally driven inflation and sustained buying pressure suggests traders should monitor for a potential momentum shift, particularly if the pair decisively breaks above the prevailing consolidation range.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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