US Dollar vs Israeli Shekel stays under pressure as moving averages support upward momentum but downside gap triggers early selling

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Highlights

USD/ILS maintains short- and medium-term upside momentum above key moving averages but has yet to reverse its longer-term bearish structure.
Technical signals are mixed, with overbought momentum and early selling pressure suggesting possible exhaustion despite buyers holding near-term control.
For the next five days, expect USD/ILS to fluctuate between ₪2.9656 and ₪3.0368, with a 61% probability of an upward move.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, views USD/ILS technicals as conflicted, with momentum signals diverging and selling pressure emerging after a downside gap. He notes that the pair's move above near-term moving averages signals some support, but staying below the 200-day average and overbought oscillators highlight downside risk. Kharitonov cautions about reliance on intraday bull signals when broader trend pressure remains unresolved. He is also critical of the absent news volatility, which might have animated price further. "This setup calls for defensive positioning — current momentum lacks real conviction as long as the broader trend points lower."

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, finds the upside structure of USD/ILS encouraging. He sees strength in the price holding above key moving averages and the majority of momentum readings showing persistent buying interest. Karapetjanc highlights the probability skew favoring further gains, even in the absence of clear news catalysts. "With momentum intact and resistance in sight at ₪3.0368, this market offers multiple bullish setups for agile traders."

Mixed momentum persists as price straddles key averages and resistance

USD/ILS is trading above its 20-day and 50-day moving averages at ₪2.9901 and ₪2.9331, which signals ongoing upward momentum in the near to medium term. However, it remains below the long-term 200-day moving average at ₪3.0628, reflecting unresolved bearish pressure in the broader trend. The current price is just above near-term support at ₪2.9979, and resistance is established at the intraday high of ₪3.0138. Momentum readings are mixed: MACD and ADX point to a buying bias, the RSI is in bullish territory at 61.73, and the CCI indicates overbought conditions. Bull/Bear Power shows buyers dominating intraday, but the Stochastic RSI issues a strong sell signal, highlighting exhaustion risk. USD/ILS is trading near daily lows following a downside gap and intraday volatility stands at 0.53%. There are early signs of selling pressure after the open, differing from the upward momentum indicated by MACD and ADX.

Earlier, analysts noted that downside risks dominated for USD/ILS amid sustained bearish technical signals and central bank intervention. The recent emergence of mixed technical momentum and a 61% probability of an upward move introduces the potential for a shift toward consolidation, making price action around the ₪3.0368 resistance level a key focal point for traders in the week ahead.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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