FX Evening Briefing — Fri 16 Oct 2026: GBP/JPY Closes Higher 0.49% — Asian Session Preview
MarketsFN FX Desk
Evening wrap-up for Friday 16 October 2026: as European markets close and the US session enters its final hours, G10 and emerging FX markets are closing with 12 pairs higher and 7 lower on the day. The standout movers are GBP/JPY (+0.49%), NZD/USD (+0.40%), USD/SEK (-0.40%). End-of-day flows — institutional rebalancing, month-end positioning and any late US data surprises — are the main drivers for tonight's Asian handoff.
This evening briefing includes the full day's economic calendar with all released actuals, final intraday pivot levels, and updated candlestick charts for all 19 pairs. Pivot levels will reset at tomorrow's EU open based on today's completed daily bars.
All pivot levels (R1 R2 R3 / S1 S2 S3) are computed from yesterday's full-session OHLC. Asian session key levels and carry trade dynamics are highlighted in each pair's analysis below.
Today's Economic Calendar — Full Day Results
| Time (UTC) | Event | CCY | Previous | Forecast | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | ● BoE Gov Bailey Speaks | GBP | — | — | — |
| 02:30 | ● German Buba President Nagel Speaks | EUR | — | — | — |
| 03:30 | ● Fed Chair Warsh Speaks | USD | — | — | — |
| 04:00 | ● GDP (YoY) (Q3) | MYR | 6.0% | — | 5.3% |
| 04:15 | ● BoC Gov Macklem Speaks | CAD | — | — | — |
| 09:00 | ● Core CPI (YoY) (Sep) | EUR | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| 09:00 | ● CPI (YoY) (Sep) | EUR | 3.2% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| 09:00 | ● CPI (MoM) (Sep) | EUR | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| 09:00 | ● Trade Balance (Aug) | EUR | 10.7B | — | -16.1B |
| 12:15 | ● Housing Starts (Sep) | CAD | 242.2K | 234.0K | 248.9K |
| 12:30 | ● Export Price Index (MoM) (Sep) | USD | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| 12:30 | ● Import Price Index (MoM) (Sep) | USD | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| 12:30 | ● Foreign Securities Purchases (Aug) | CAD | 20.64B | 23.59B | -17.31B |
| 13:15 | ● Industrial Production (MoM) (Sep) | USD | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| 13:15 | ● Industrial Production (YoY) (Sep) | USD | 1.62% | — | 2.25% |
| 17:00 | ● U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count | USD | 462 | — | 459 |
| 17:00 | ● U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count | USD | 603 | — | 603 |
| 19:00 | ● Federal Budget Balance (Sep) | USD | -167.0B | -34.7B | -27.0B |
| 19:30 | ● CFTC GBP speculative net positions | GBP | -97.6K | — | — |
| 19:30 | ● CFTC Crude Oil speculative net positions | USD | 99.1K | — | — |
| 19:30 | ● CFTC Gold speculative net positions | USD | 210.3K | — | — |
| 19:30 | ● CFTC Nasdaq 100 speculative net positions | USD | 58.1K | — | — |
| 19:30 | ● CFTC S&P 500 speculative net positions | USD | -154.1K | — | — |
| 19:30 | ● CFTC AUD speculative net positions | AUD | -98.6K | — | — |
| 19:30 | ● CFTC BRL speculative net positions | BRL | 52.3K | — | — |
| 19:30 | ● CFTC JPY speculative net positions | JPY | 62.3K | — | — |
| 19:30 | ● CFTC EUR speculative net positions | EUR | -99.3K | — | — |
| 20:00 | ● TIC Net Long-Term Transactions (Aug) | USD | -27.9B | 75.2B | — |
Major Pairs
EUR/USD
1.1230 ▲0.10% Day H 1.1269 / L 1.1208 52W 1.1112–1.2082
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1352 | 1.1296 | 1.1257 | 1.1163 | 1.1107 | 1.1069 |
End-of-day snapshot for EUR/USD: closing at 1.1230 (+0.10% on the day), just 1.06% above its 52-week floor at 1.1112. Today's full-session range of 1.1208–1.1269 (0.0062 points). The daily close above the pivot (1.1202) signals bullish continuation into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 1.1257 / R2 1.1296 / R3 1.1352 on the upside and S1 1.1163 / S2 1.1107 / S3 1.1069 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
EUR/USD finishes the day the annual support is under watch — a close below would reset the technical outlook bearish. The 52-week range of 1.1112–1.2082 places the pair at the 12th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
EUR/USDRangeboundNear 52W Low
GBP/USD
1.3314 ▲0.30% Day H 1.3371 / L 1.3264 52W 1.3009–1.3868
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3402 | 1.3340 | 1.3307 | 1.3211 | 1.3149 | 1.3116 |
End-of-day snapshot for GBP/USD: closing at 1.3314 (+0.30% on the day), at the 35th percentile of its 1.3009–1.3868 52-week range. Today's full-session range of 1.3264–1.3371 (0.0107 points). The daily close above the pivot (1.3244) signals bullish continuation into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 1.3307 / R2 1.3340 / R3 1.3402 on the upside and S1 1.3211 / S2 1.3149 / S3 1.3116 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
GBP/USD finishes the day the pair is ending the day in the lower half of its annual range, keeping bears in control. The 52-week range of 1.3009–1.3868 places the pair at the 35th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
GBP/USDBullishAbove R1
USD/JPY
158.24 ▲0.17% Day H 158.25 / L 157.69 52W 151.53–163.98
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159.14 | 158.74 | 158.35 | 157.57 | 157.16 | 156.78 |
End-of-day snapshot for USD/JPY: closing at 158.24 (+0.17% on the day), at the 54th percentile of its 151.53–163.98 52-week range. Today's full-session range of 157.69–158.25 (0.56 points). The daily close above the pivot (157.95) signals bullish continuation into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 158.35 / R2 158.74 / R3 159.14 on the upside and S1 157.57 / S2 157.16 / S3 156.78 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
USD/JPY finishes the day the pair is closing in the upper half of its annual range, a constructive sign for bulls. The 52-week range of 151.53–163.98 places the pair at the 54th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
USD/JPYRangebound
USD/CHF
0.8254 ▼0.12% Day H 0.8282 / L 0.8217 52W 0.7602–0.8395
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8409 | 0.8380 | 0.8322 | 0.8235 | 0.8206 | 0.8148 |
End-of-day snapshot for USD/CHF: closing at 0.8254 (-0.12% on the day), at the 82th percentile of its 0.7602–0.8395 52-week range. Today's full-session range of 0.8217–0.8282 (0.0065 points). The daily close below the pivot (0.8293) signals bearish momentum into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 0.8322 / R2 0.8380 / R3 0.8409 on the upside and S1 0.8235 / S2 0.8206 / S3 0.8148 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
USD/CHF finishes the day the pair is closing in the upper half of its annual range, a constructive sign for bulls. The 52-week range of 0.7602–0.8395 places the pair at the 82th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
USD/CHFRangebound
AUD/USD
0.6944 ▲0.36% Day H 0.6967 / L 0.6911 52W 0.6421–0.7277
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7055 | 0.7017 | 0.6968 | 0.6882 | 0.6845 | 0.6795 |
End-of-day snapshot for AUD/USD: closing at 0.6944 (+0.36% on the day), at the 61th percentile of its 0.6421–0.7277 52-week range. Today's full-session range of 0.6911–0.6967 (0.0056 points). The daily close above the pivot (0.6931) signals bullish continuation into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 0.6968 / R2 0.7017 / R3 0.7055 on the upside and S1 0.6882 / S2 0.6845 / S3 0.6795 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
AUD/USD finishes the day the pair is closing in the upper half of its annual range, a constructive sign for bulls. The 52-week range of 0.6421–0.7277 places the pair at the 61th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
AUD/USDBullish
NZD/USD
0.5642 ▲0.40% Day H 0.5674 / L 0.5605 52W 0.5564–0.6092
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5690 | 0.5662 | 0.5641 | 0.5592 | 0.5564 | 0.5543 |
End-of-day snapshot for NZD/USD: closing at 0.5642 (+0.40% on the day), just 1.40% above its 52-week floor at 0.5564. Today's full-session range of 0.5605–0.5674 (0.0069 points). The daily close above the pivot (0.5613) signals bullish continuation into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 0.5641 / R2 0.5662 / R3 0.5690 on the upside and S1 0.5592 / S2 0.5564 / S3 0.5543 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
NZD/USD finishes the day the annual support is under watch — a close below would reset the technical outlook bearish. The 52-week range of 0.5564–0.6092 places the pair at the 15th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
NZD/USDBullishAbove R1Near 52W Low
USD/CAD
1.4142 ▼0.29% Day H 1.4198 / L 1.4141 52W 1.3480–1.4299
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4294 | 1.4266 | 1.4225 | 1.4155 | 1.4127 | 1.4086 |
End-of-day snapshot for USD/CAD: closing at 1.4142 (-0.29% on the day), just 1.11% below its 52-week high of 1.4299. Today's full-session range of 1.4141–1.4198 (0.0057 points). The daily close below the pivot (1.4197) signals bearish momentum into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 1.4225 / R2 1.4266 / R3 1.4294 on the upside and S1 1.4155 / S2 1.4127 / S3 1.4086 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
USD/CAD finishes the day the trend is intact; bulls will target a break above the annual high on the next catalyst. The 52-week range of 1.3480–1.4299 places the pair at the 81th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
USD/CADRangeboundBelow S1Near 52W High
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EUR/GBP
0.8433 ▼0.20% Day H 0.8452 / L 0.8418 52W 0.8418–0.8865
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8502 | 0.8489 | 0.8470 | 0.8437 | 0.8425 | 0.8405 |
End-of-day snapshot for EUR/GBP: closing at 0.8433 (-0.20% on the day), just 0.18% above its 52-week floor at 0.8418. Today's full-session range of 0.8418–0.8452 (0.0034 points). The daily close below the pivot (0.8457) signals bearish momentum into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 0.8470 / R2 0.8489 / R3 0.8502 on the upside and S1 0.8437 / S2 0.8425 / S3 0.8405 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
EUR/GBP finishes the day the annual support is under watch — a close below would reset the technical outlook bearish. The 52-week range of 0.8418–0.8865 places the pair at the 3th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
EUR/GBPRangeboundBelow S1Near 52W Low
EUR/JPY
177.60 ▲0.21% Day H 177.96 / L 177.09 52W 175.70–187.94
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178.61 | 178.01 | 177.62 | 176.63 | 176.02 | 175.63 |
End-of-day snapshot for EUR/JPY: closing at 177.60 (+0.21% on the day), just 1.08% above its 52-week floor at 175.70. Today's full-session range of 177.09–177.96 (0.87 points). The daily close above the pivot (177.02) signals bullish continuation into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 177.62 / R2 178.01 / R3 178.61 on the upside and S1 176.63 / S2 176.02 / S3 175.63 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
EUR/JPY finishes the day the annual support is under watch — a close below would reset the technical outlook bearish. The 52-week range of 175.70–187.94 places the pair at the 16th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
EUR/JPYRangeboundNear 52W Low
GBP/JPY
210.73 ▲0.49% Day H 210.86 / L 209.47 52W 199.06–219.60
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211.60 | 210.77 | 210.23 | 208.86 | 208.03 | 207.49 |
End-of-day snapshot for GBP/JPY: closing at 210.73 (+0.49% on the day), at the 57th percentile of its 199.06–219.60 52-week range. Today's full-session range of 209.47–210.86 (1.39 points). The daily close above the pivot (209.40) signals bullish continuation into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 210.23 / R2 210.77 / R3 211.60 on the upside and S1 208.86 / S2 208.03 / S3 207.49 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
GBP/JPY finishes the day the pair is closing in the upper half of its annual range, a constructive sign for bulls. The 52-week range of 199.06–219.60 places the pair at the 57th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
GBP/JPYBullishAbove R1
AUD/JPY
109.71 ▲0.35% Day H 110.05 / L 109.16 52W 98.82–114.95
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112.00 | 111.19 | 110.26 | 108.51 | 107.70 | 106.77 |
End-of-day snapshot for AUD/JPY: closing at 109.71 (+0.35% on the day), at the 67th percentile of its 98.82–114.95 52-week range. Today's full-session range of 109.16–110.05 (0.89 points). The daily close above the pivot (109.44) signals bullish continuation into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 110.26 / R2 111.19 / R3 112.00 on the upside and S1 108.51 / S2 107.70 / S3 106.77 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
AUD/JPY finishes the day the pair is closing in the upper half of its annual range, a constructive sign for bulls. The 52-week range of 98.82–114.95 places the pair at the 67th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
AUD/JPYBullish
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USD/NOK
9.444 ▼0.08% Day H 9.479 / L 9.418 52W 9.144–10.297
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.591 | 9.563 | 9.507 | 9.423 | 9.395 | 9.339 |
End-of-day snapshot for USD/NOK: closing at 9.444 (-0.08% on the day), at the 26th percentile of its 9.144–10.297 52-week range. Today's full-session range of 9.418–9.479 (0.061 points). The daily close below the pivot (9.479) signals bearish momentum into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 9.507 / R2 9.563 / R3 9.591 on the upside and S1 9.423 / S2 9.395 / S3 9.339 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
USD/NOK finishes the day the pair is ending the day in the lower half of its annual range, keeping bears in control. The 52-week range of 9.144–10.297 places the pair at the 26th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
USD/NOKRangebound
USD/SEK
9.898 ▼0.40% Day H 9.960 / L 9.880 52W 8.737–10.105
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.092 | 10.060 | 9.999 | 9.905 | 9.872 | 9.812 |
End-of-day snapshot for USD/SEK: closing at 9.898 (-0.40% on the day), at the 85th percentile of its 8.737–10.105 52-week range. Today's full-session range of 9.880–9.960 (0.080 points). The daily close below the pivot (9.966) signals bearish momentum into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 9.999 / R2 10.060 / R3 10.092 on the upside and S1 9.905 / S2 9.872 / S3 9.812 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
USD/SEK finishes the day the pair is closing in the upper half of its annual range, a constructive sign for bulls. The 52-week range of 8.737–10.105 places the pair at the 85th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
USD/SEKBearishBelow S1
EUR/NOK
10.633 ▲0.21% Day H 10.635 / L 10.568 52W 10.540–12.012
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.788 | 10.740 | 10.675 | 10.562 | 10.515 | 10.450 |
End-of-day snapshot for EUR/NOK: closing at 10.633 (+0.21% on the day), just 0.88% above its 52-week floor at 10.540. Today's full-session range of 10.568–10.635 (0.067 points). The daily close above the pivot (10.628) signals bullish continuation into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 10.675 / R2 10.740 / R3 10.788 on the upside and S1 10.562 / S2 10.515 / S3 10.450 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
EUR/NOK finishes the day the annual support is under watch — a close below would reset the technical outlook bearish. The 52-week range of 10.540–12.012 places the pair at the 6th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
EUR/NOKRangeboundNear 52W Low
NOK/SEK
1.0477 ▲0.09% Day H 1.0515 / L 1.0455 52W 0.9064–1.0554
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0563 | 1.0541 | 1.0504 | 1.0445 | 1.0423 | 1.0387 |
End-of-day snapshot for NOK/SEK: closing at 1.0477 (+0.09% on the day), just 0.73% below its 52-week high of 1.0554. Today's full-session range of 1.0455–1.0515 (0.0059 points). The daily close below the pivot (1.0482) signals bearish momentum into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 1.0504 / R2 1.0541 / R3 1.0563 on the upside and S1 1.0445 / S2 1.0423 / S3 1.0387 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
NOK/SEK finishes the day the trend is intact; bulls will target a break above the annual high on the next catalyst. The 52-week range of 0.9064–1.0554 places the pair at the 95th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
NOK/SEKRangeboundNear 52W High
Exotic Pairs
USD/TRY
49.525 ▲0.27% Day H 49.526 / L 49.275 52W 41.743–49.526
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.599 | 49.518 | 49.454 | 49.310 | 49.229 | 49.165 |
End-of-day snapshot for USD/TRY: closing at 49.525 (+0.27% on the day), just 0.00% below its 52-week high of 49.526. Today's full-session range of 49.275–49.526 (0.252 points). The daily close above the pivot (49.374) signals bullish continuation into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 49.454 / R2 49.518 / R3 49.599 on the upside and S1 49.310 / S2 49.229 / S3 49.165 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
USD/TRY finishes the day the trend is intact; bulls will target a break above the annual high on the next catalyst. The 52-week range of 41.743–49.526 places the pair at the 100th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
USD/TRYRangeboundAbove R1Near 52W High
USD/MXN
18.411 ▲0.13% Day H 18.462 / L 18.340 52W 16.855–18.768
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.755 | 18.666 | 18.526 | 18.297 | 18.209 | 18.069 |
End-of-day snapshot for USD/MXN: closing at 18.411 (+0.13% on the day), at the 81th percentile of its 16.855–18.768 52-week range. Today's full-session range of 18.340–18.462 (0.122 points). The daily close below the pivot (18.437) signals bearish momentum into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 18.526 / R2 18.666 / R3 18.755 on the upside and S1 18.297 / S2 18.209 / S3 18.069 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
USD/MXN finishes the day the pair is closing in the upper half of its annual range, a constructive sign for bulls. The 52-week range of 16.855–18.768 places the pair at the 81th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
USD/MXNRangebound
USD/ZAR
16.43 ▼0.39% Day H 16.52 / L 16.40 52W 15.64–17.57
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.71 | 16.66 | 16.58 | 16.45 | 16.40 | 16.32 |
End-of-day snapshot for USD/ZAR: closing at 16.43 (-0.39% on the day), at the 41th percentile of its 15.64–17.57 52-week range. Today's full-session range of 16.40–16.52 (0.12 points). The daily close below the pivot (16.53) signals bearish momentum into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 16.58 / R2 16.66 / R3 16.71 on the upside and S1 16.45 / S2 16.40 / S3 16.32 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
USD/ZAR finishes the day the pair is ending the day in the lower half of its annual range, keeping bears in control. The 52-week range of 15.64–17.57 places the pair at the 41th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
USD/ZARBearishBelow S1
USD/PLN
3.8801 ▼0.16% Day H 3.8989 / L 3.8750 52W 3.4750–3.9350
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9400 | 3.9291 | 3.9077 | 3.8755 | 3.8646 | 3.8432 |
End-of-day snapshot for USD/PLN: closing at 3.8801 (-0.16% on the day), just 1.42% below its 52-week high of 3.9350. Today's full-session range of 3.8750–3.8989 (0.0239 points). The daily close below the pivot (3.8969) signals bearish momentum into tomorrow's Asian open.
For tomorrow's Asian open, the key pivot reference levels remain: R1 3.9077 / R2 3.9291 / R3 3.9400 on the upside and S1 3.8755 / S2 3.8646 / S3 3.8432 on the downside. Asian session liquidity is typically thinner, so gaps through pivot levels should be monitored carefully.
USD/PLN finishes the day the trend is intact; bulls will target a break above the annual high on the next catalyst. The 52-week range of 3.4750–3.9350 places the pair at the 88th percentile. Key overnight risk: Asian economic data and any after-hours US developments that could reprice the USD complex before London re-opens.
USD/PLNRangeboundNear 52W High
Informational purposes only — not investment advice. Pivot levels computed from yesterday's session OHLC via standard floor-pivot formula. Prices sourced from MetaTrader 5 as of Friday 16 October 2026 evening (20:30 CET). Past performance is not indicative of future results.
