US Dollar vs Korean Won price forecast: Holding inside ₩1,533.74–₩1,551.04 range as USD/KRW trades steady

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Highlights

A sharp Korean won decline driven by equity profit-taking and capital outflows is fueling demand for the U.S. dollar.
Bank of Korea's May forex reserve drop of 9 trillion won reveals reduced intervention capacity and increased KRW vulnerability.
USD/KRW shows a strong bullish technical structure, with momentum favoring upside within a ₩1,533.74–₩1,551.04 range over 2–3 days.

Won declines as equity outflows and reserve drops spur dollar demand

The most significant driver for USD/KRW is the sharp decline in the Korean won, as investors engaged in profit-taking and South Korean stocks ended a three-day rally, according to Yonhap News Agency. This shift reflects a withdrawal of capital from local equities, increasing demand for the U.S. dollar and raising upward pressure on the currency pair. In addition, the Bank of Korea disclosed that foreign exchange reserves dropped by about 9 trillion won in May, a result of active market stabilization efforts, which has reduced their capacity for future interventions and signals KRW vulnerability. Together, these developments have created an environment that currently favors stronger dollar performance against the won.

Bullish momentum confirmed as price stays above technical supports

On the technical front, USD/KRW is above the MA-20 and MA-50 on the H1 chart and holds well above the long-term MA-200, establishing immediate support at the Ichimoku Kijun level of ₩1,538.47. MACD and ADX both confirm strong bullish momentum, with the Awesome Oscillator in agreement. The RSI remains in buy territory, CCI signals continued buying, and Stoch RSI is neutral, with BBP data indicating that buyers maintain control intraday.

Price consolidation likely barring breakout or support breach

Given the technical setup and news context, the next 2–3 trading days are likely to see USD/KRW move within a typical volatility band of ₩1,533.74 to ₩1,551.04. A consolidation scenario is most probable near current levels, but any break above resistance could trigger a further advance. Conversely, a drop below the Ichimoku Kijun support would point to a test of lower boundaries, though that outcome appears unlikely at present.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees persistent vulnerability in the Korean won as equity outflows and reduced FX reserve capacity weigh on sentiment. He believes that buyers currently dominate, with technical and news flows supporting further upside in USD/KRW. However, the analyst remains cautious given the risks to longer-term KRW stability. "Base case is consolidation above ₩1,538.47, but if that support breaks, I would expect a deeper test of downside levels."

Earlier, analysts noted that USD/KRW maintained a bullish bias driven by persistent upward momentum across multiple timeframes. With recent declines in South Korean FX reserves and renewed capital outflows boosting dollar demand, sustained upside potential remains, making a decisive break above current resistance a key near-term risk to monitor.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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