Turkey's widening current-account deficit pressures euro to Turkish lira exchange rate near ₺53.7181

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Highlights

The Turkish Lira remains under heavy pressure due to a widening current-account deficit, ongoing capital flight, and weak foreign exchange reserves.
Sustained capital outflows and constrained FX liquidity continue to undermine Lira stability and drive EUR/TRY higher.
EUR/TRY retains a bullish structure across timeframes, with strong momentum and an expected trading range of ₺53.7181 to ₺54.2579, but overbought signals imply risk of near-term pullback.

Lira weakness persists as outflows and low reserves erode stability

According to Fxstreet, Commerzbank has reported that the Turkish Lira remains under persistent depreciation pressure, as May 2026 saw substantial outflows and capital flight stemming from a widening current-account deficit, muted portfolio inflows, and low net foreign exchange reserves. These factors directly limit foreign currency liquidity, impairing the Lira's ability to stabilize and contributing to its vulnerability against the euro. Such ongoing capital outflows underscore the challenges faced by the Turkish Lira and help explain sustained pressure on the EUR/TRY pair.

Overbought momentum emerges as technicals show trend resilience

Technical analysis shows EUR/TRY trading above the 20- and 50-period moving averages on the hourly chart and well above the 200-period moving average on the daily timeframe. The Ichimoku Kijun level on the daily chart at ₺53.7973 provides immediate support. Momentum indicators reinforce this picture: the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) signals a buy, while the Average Directional Index (ADX) points to stable, neutral trend strength. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 71.78, highlighting overbought territory; both the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) and Stochastic RSI also indicate overbought conditions. Bull/Bear Power points to buyer dominance on the intraday timeframe, and the Awesome Oscillator confirms momentum is in favor of the prevailing trend. Despite the clear momentum, the overbought signals suggest possible exhaustion and raise caution about a near-term correction.

Sideways range expected as bulls eye breakout above resistance

Looking ahead to the next two to three trading days, EUR/TRY is likely to consolidate within a typical volatility band between ₺53.7181 and ₺54.2579. The baseline scenario anticipates sideways movement within this corridor. If bulls retain control and break above resistance, further gains are possible in the short term. Conversely, a move below immediate support near the Ichimoku Kijun level could trigger a deeper corrective phase before stability resumes.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees the Turkish Lira locked in a structural downtrend. He notes that persistent capital outflows and weak reserve buffers continue to weigh on the currency’s prospects. Macro fundamentals and sentiment remain negative for the Lira, even though technicals reveal strong, possibly overextended momentum for EUR/TRY. For now, he expects consolidation with an upward bias as long as support levels hold. "With capital flight and ongoing deficits, I believe EUR/TRY has limited downside and any dips are likely to be short-lived in the current environment."

Earlier, analysts noted that the persistent weakness of the Turkish Lira was supporting a constructive trend for EUR/TRY. Current technical signals not only reinforce this outlook but also highlight that traders should monitor for a potential breakout above current consolidation, as a clear move in either direction could set the tone for the near-term trend.

Source of Data: EUR Price Analysis by TU

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