AUD/USD: Down 0.09% to 0.7117 — Ascending Channel
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AUD/USD: Down 0.09% to 0.7117 — Ascending Channel
Published: August 20, 2026 · MarketsFN Team · US Session
| Pair | Rate | Change | RSI(14) | SMA-20 | SMA-50 | 52W High | 52W Low | Pivot | R1 | S1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | 0.7117 | -0.09% | 64.4 | 0.7045 | 0.6996 | 0.7256 | 0.6438 | 0.7106 | 0.7146 | 0.7084 |
📊 Support & Resistance Levels
Dynamic Trendlines
| Level | Type | Direction | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7076 | 20d Support | ↗ ascending | -0.57% / 40.6 pips |
| 0.7152 | 20d Resistance | ↗ ascending | +0.50% / 35.4 pips |
| 0.6966 | 50d Support | ↗ ascending | -2.13% / 151.3 pips |
| 0.7132 | 50d Resistance | → flat | +0.22% / 15.3 pips |
Static Levels
| Level | Type | Touches | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6978 | Support | 2× | -1.95% / 138.5 pips |
| 0.6907 | Support | 2× | -2.95% / 209.9 pips |
| 0.6482 | Support | 2× | -8.93% / 635.3 pips |
AUD/USD is trading at 0.7117 (-0.09%) as it continues to show strength in an uptrend, remaining above both the 20-day simple moving average (SMA) at 0.7045 and the 50-day SMA at 0.6996. The current price is positioned within an ascending dynamic channel, with the nearest dynamic support trendline at 0.7076, just 40.6 pips below, and the dynamic resistance trendline at 0.7152, approximately 35.4 pips above. This channel indicates a bullish sentiment in the market.
In terms of static levels, the closest support level is S1 at 0.7084, which is 33 pips away from the current price, while the nearest resistance level is R1 at 0.7146, 29 pips above. These levels will be crucial for traders looking to gauge potential reversals or breakouts.
The RSI(14) is currently at 64.4, indicating that the market is in neutral territory, suggesting that while there is upward momentum, the market is not yet overbought. This positioning allows for further potential gains without immediate risk of a pullback.
In the short term, the outlook remains positive, with the potential for the AUD/USD to test the dynamic resistance at 0.7152. A sustained move above this level could signal a stronger bullish trend, while a drop below the dynamic support at 0.7076 would warrant caution and could lead to a reassessment of the uptrend. Traders should watch for price action around these key levels to confirm the next directional move.
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