FX Midday Briefing — Wed 16 Sep 2026: EUR/JPY Gains 0.46% as US Session Kicks Off
MarketsFN FX Desk
Mid-session update on Wednesday 16 September 2026: with the US session underway, G10 and emerging FX markets are showing 14 pairs bid and 5 offered against the Dollar. The session's leading movers are EUR/JPY (+0.46%), AUD/JPY (+0.41%), GBP/JPY (+0.37%). Cross-asset flows from US equity and bond markets are increasingly influencing FX positioning as European traders hand off to their New York counterparts.
This midday snapshot includes updated intraday pivot levels, the full day's economic calendar with actual releases for morning data, and fresh candlestick charts for all 19 pairs. Afternoon risk events — if any remain on the calendar — are flagged in the calendar section below.
All pivot levels (R1 R2 R3 / S1 S2 S3) are computed from yesterday's full-session OHLC via the standard floor-pivot formula. Charts cover 65 daily bars with SMA20, SMA50 and Bollinger Bands (20,2).
Today's Economic Calendar
| Time (UTC) | Event | CCY | Previous | Forecast | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | ● CPI (YoY) (Aug) | GBP | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| 06:00 | ● CPI (MoM) (Aug) | GBP | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| 06:00 | ● CPIH (YoY) | GBP | 3.1% | — | 3.3% |
| 06:00 | ● PPI Input (MoM) (Aug) | GBP | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| 09:00 | ● Wages in euro zone (YoY) (Q2) | EUR | 3.40% | — | 3.00% |
| 09:00 | ● Industrial Production (MoM) (Jul) | EUR | -0.1% | -0.2% | -0.1% |
| 12:15 | ● Housing Starts (Aug) | CAD | 229.4K | 243.0K | 229.0K |
| 12:30 | ● Core Retail Sales (MoM) (Aug) | USD | -0.2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| 12:30 | ● Export Price Index (MoM) (Aug) | USD | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| 12:30 | ● Import Price Index (MoM) (Aug) | USD | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| 12:30 | ● Retail Control (MoM) (Aug) | USD | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| 12:30 | ● Retail Sales (MoM) (Aug) | USD | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| 12:30 | ● Building Permits (MoM) (Jul) | CAD | 18.3% | -4.7% | -17.3% |
| 13:00 | ● ECB's Elderson Speaks | EUR | — | — | — |
| 14:00 | ● Business Inventories (MoM) (Jul) | USD | 0.0% | 0.6% | — |
| 14:00 | ● Retail Inventories Ex Auto (Jul) | USD | -0.4% | 0.7% | — |
| 14:30 | ● Crude Oil Inventories | USD | -0.391M | -1.600M | — |
| 14:30 | ● Cushing Crude Oil Inventories | USD | -0.684M | — | — |
| 15:30 | ● Atlanta Fed GDPNow (Q3) | USD | 4.4% | 4.4% | — |
| 16:00 | ● German Buba President Nagel Speaks | EUR | — | — | — |
| 17:00 | ● ECB President Lagarde Speaks | EUR | — | — | — |
| 18:00 | ● Interest Rate Projection - 1st Yr (Q3) | USD | 3.6% | — | — |
| 18:00 | ● Interest Rate Projection - 2nd Yr (Q3) | USD | 3.4% | — | — |
| 18:00 | ● Interest Rate Projection - 3rd Yr (Q1) | USD | 3.1% | — | — |
| 18:00 | ● Interest Rate Projection - Current (Q3) | USD | 3.8% | — | — |
| 18:00 | ● Interest Rate Projection - Longer (Q3) | USD | 3.1% | — | — |
| 18:00 | ● FOMC Economic Projections | USD | — | — | — |
| 18:00 | ● FOMC Statement | USD | — | — | — |
| 18:00 | ● Fed Interest Rate Decision | USD | 3.75% | 4.00% | — |
| 18:30 | ● FOMC Press Conference | USD | — | — | — |
| 20:00 | ● TIC Net Long-Term Transactions (Jul) | USD | 172.7B | 146.3B | — |
| 21:30 | ● Interest Rate Decision | BRL | 14.00% | 13.75% | — |
| 22:45 | ● GDP (QoQ) (Q2) | NZD | 0.8% | — | — |
Major Pairs
EUR/USD
1.1535 ▼0.06% Day H 1.1556 / L 1.1528 52W 1.1324–1.2082
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1579 | 1.1565 | 1.1554 | 1.1529 | 1.1515 | 1.1504 |
With the US session now active, EUR/USD trades at 1.1535 (-0.06% vs. yesterday's close), at the 28th percentile of its 1.1324–1.2082 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 1.1528–1.1556 (0.0029 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias is neutral-to-bearish while price holds below the daily pivot at 1.1540.
Price is closest to S1 at 1.1529 — a decisive break below S1 (1.1529) exposes S2 (1.1515). The R1–S1 corridor (1.1554–1.1529) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For EUR/USD, price is in the lower half of its annual range, keeping the path of least resistance lower. The 52-week range of 1.1324–1.2082 places the pair at the 28th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
EUR/USDRangebound
GBP/USD
1.3456 ▼0.15% Day H 1.3497 / L 1.3444 52W 1.3009–1.3868
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3540 | 1.3522 | 1.3499 | 1.3458 | 1.3440 | 1.3417 |
With the US session now active, GBP/USD trades at 1.3456 (-0.15% vs. yesterday's close), at the 52th percentile of its 1.3009–1.3868 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 1.3444–1.3497 (0.0053 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias is neutral-to-bearish while price holds below the daily pivot at 1.3481.
Price is closest to S1 at 1.3458 — a decisive break below S1 (1.3458) exposes S2 (1.3440). The R1–S1 corridor (1.3499–1.3458) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For GBP/USD, intraday momentum is constructive; the upper half of the annual range favours dip-buyers. The 52-week range of 1.3009–1.3868 places the pair at the 52th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
GBP/USDRangeboundBelow S1
USD/JPY
155.01 ▼0.05% Day H 155.48 / L 154.88 52W 146.58–163.98
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156.50 | 155.87 | 155.47 | 154.44 | 153.81 | 153.41 |
With the US session now active, USD/JPY trades at 155.01 (-0.05% vs. yesterday's close), at the 48th percentile of its 146.58–163.98 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 154.88–155.48 (0.60 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 154.84.
Price is closest to R1 at 155.47 — a decisive break above R1 (155.47) opens R2 (155.87). The R1–S1 corridor (155.47–154.44) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/JPY, price is in the lower half of its annual range, keeping the path of least resistance lower. The 52-week range of 146.58–163.98 places the pair at the 48th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
USD/JPYRangebound
USD/CHF
0.8186 ▲0.01% Day H 0.8196 / L 0.8177 52W 0.7602–0.8206
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8235 | 0.8217 | 0.8201 | 0.8166 | 0.8148 | 0.8132 |
With the US session now active, USD/CHF trades at 0.8186 (+0.01% vs. yesterday's close), just 0.25% below its 52-week high of 0.8206. Today's intraday range of 0.8177–0.8196 (0.0019 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 0.8182.
Price is closest to R1 at 0.8201 — a decisive break above R1 (0.8201) opens R2 (0.8217). The R1–S1 corridor (0.8201–0.8166) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/CHF, upside momentum is intact; the 52W high is the key target on a sustained break above R2. The 52-week range of 0.7602–0.8206 places the pair at the 97th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
USD/CHFRangeboundNear 52W High
AUD/USD
0.7129 ▼0.01% Day H 0.7136 / L 0.7120 52W 0.6421–0.7277
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7166 | 0.7153 | 0.7141 | 0.7117 | 0.7105 | 0.7093 |
With the US session now active, AUD/USD trades at 0.7129 (-0.01% vs. yesterday's close), at the 83th percentile of its 0.6421–0.7277 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 0.7120–0.7136 (0.0017 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias is neutral-to-bearish while price holds below the daily pivot at 0.7129.
Price is closest to S1 at 0.7117 — a decisive break below S1 (0.7117) exposes S2 (0.7105). The R1–S1 corridor (0.7141–0.7117) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For AUD/USD, intraday momentum is constructive; the upper half of the annual range favours dip-buyers. The 52-week range of 0.6421–0.7277 places the pair at the 83th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
AUD/USDRangebound
NZD/USD
0.5749 ▼0.12% Day H 0.5760 / L 0.5735 52W 0.5576–0.6092
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5805 | 0.5793 | 0.5774 | 0.5743 | 0.5731 | 0.5713 |
With the US session now active, NZD/USD trades at 0.5749 (-0.12% vs. yesterday's close), at the 34th percentile of its 0.5576–0.6092 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 0.5735–0.5760 (0.0025 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias is neutral-to-bearish while price holds below the daily pivot at 0.5762.
Price is closest to S1 at 0.5743 — a decisive break below S1 (0.5743) exposes S2 (0.5731). The R1–S1 corridor (0.5774–0.5743) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For NZD/USD, price is in the lower half of its annual range, keeping the path of least resistance lower. The 52-week range of 0.5576–0.6092 places the pair at the 34th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
NZD/USDRangebound
USD/CAD
1.3934 ▲0.12% Day H 1.3937 / L 1.3911 52W 1.3480–1.4247
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3964 | 1.3946 | 1.3932 | 1.3899 | 1.3882 | 1.3867 |
With the US session now active, USD/CAD trades at 1.3934 (+0.12% vs. yesterday's close), at the 59th percentile of its 1.3480–1.4247 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 1.3911–1.3937 (0.0027 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 1.3914.
Price is closest to R1 at 1.3932 — a decisive break above R1 (1.3932) opens R2 (1.3946). The R1–S1 corridor (1.3932–1.3899) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/CAD, intraday momentum is constructive; the upper half of the annual range favours dip-buyers. The 52-week range of 1.3480–1.4247 places the pair at the 59th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
USD/CADRangeboundAbove R1
📚 Book Insights
If You Believe Markets Are Efficient, Do Not Read This
A practitioner's guide to structural market inefficiencies — how central bank policy divergence, carry dynamics, and cross-asset flows create durable FX trading edges that efficient-market theorists systematically underestimate.
Read the analysis →Cross Pairs
EUR/GBP
0.8562 ▲0.10% Day H 0.8567 / L 0.8550 52W 0.8454–0.8865
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8589 | 0.8581 | 0.8567 | 0.8546 | 0.8538 | 0.8524 |
With the US session now active, EUR/GBP trades at 0.8562 (+0.10% vs. yesterday's close), just 1.27% above its 52-week floor at 0.8454. Today's intraday range of 0.8550–0.8567 (0.0017 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 0.8560.
Price is closest to R1 at 0.8567 — a decisive break above R1 (0.8567) opens R2 (0.8581). The R1–S1 corridor (0.8567–0.8546) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For EUR/GBP, the annual support remains the decisive level — bulls need a firm hold here to prevent a deeper pullback. The 52-week range of 0.8454–0.8865 places the pair at the 26th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
EUR/GBPRangeboundNear 52W Low
EUR/JPY
179.02 ▲0.46% Day H 179.11 / L 178.12 52W 172.26–187.94
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179.46 | 179.06 | 178.63 | 177.79 | 177.40 | 176.96 |
With the US session now active, EUR/JPY trades at 179.02 (+0.46% vs. yesterday's close), at the 43th percentile of its 172.26–187.94 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 178.12–179.11 (0.99 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 178.23.
Price is closest to R1 at 178.63 — a decisive break above R1 (178.63) opens R2 (179.06). The R1–S1 corridor (178.63–177.79) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For EUR/JPY, price is in the lower half of its annual range, keeping the path of least resistance lower. The 52-week range of 172.26–187.94 places the pair at the 43th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
EUR/JPYBullishAbove R1
GBP/JPY
209.07 ▲0.37% Day H 209.22 / L 208.23 52W 197.48–219.60
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210.36 | 209.56 | 208.92 | 207.49 | 206.69 | 206.06 |
With the US session now active, GBP/JPY trades at 209.07 (+0.37% vs. yesterday's close), at the 52th percentile of its 197.48–219.60 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 208.23–209.22 (0.98 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 208.12.
Price is closest to R1 at 208.92 — a decisive break above R1 (208.92) opens R2 (209.56). The R1–S1 corridor (208.92–207.49) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For GBP/JPY, intraday momentum is constructive; the upper half of the annual range favours dip-buyers. The 52-week range of 197.48–219.60 places the pair at the 52th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
GBP/JPYBullishAbove R1
AUD/JPY
110.61 ▲0.41% Day H 110.65 / L 110.04 52W 96.25–114.95
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111.09 | 110.71 | 110.43 | 109.77 | 109.39 | 109.11 |
With the US session now active, AUD/JPY trades at 110.61 (+0.41% vs. yesterday's close), at the 77th percentile of its 96.25–114.95 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 110.04–110.65 (0.61 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 110.05.
Price is closest to R1 at 110.43 — a decisive break above R1 (110.43) opens R2 (110.71). The R1–S1 corridor (110.43–109.77) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For AUD/JPY, intraday momentum is constructive; the upper half of the annual range favours dip-buyers. The 52-week range of 96.25–114.95 places the pair at the 77th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
AUD/JPYBullishAbove R1
🏭 Forex Course — Quick Quiz
Test Your Knowledge on Today's Key Themes
Five questions on carry trade dynamics, central bank divergence, commodity-currency correlations and technical extremes. Instant results, mobile-friendly.
Start the Quiz →Nordic Pairs
USD/NOK
9.348 ▲0.10% Day H 9.348 / L 9.348 52W 9.144–10.297
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.414 | 9.382 | 9.360 | 9.306 | 9.274 | 9.252 |
With the US session now active, USD/NOK trades at 9.348 (+0.10% vs. yesterday's close), at the 18th percentile of its 9.144–10.297 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 9.348–9.348 (0.000 pips) is within the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 9.328.
Price is closest to R1 at 9.360 — a decisive break above R1 (9.360) opens R2 (9.382). The R1–S1 corridor (9.360–9.306) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/NOK, price is in the lower half of its annual range, keeping the path of least resistance lower. The 52-week range of 9.144–10.297 places the pair at the 18th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
USD/NOKRangebound
USD/SEK
9.776 ▲0.32% Day H 9.789 / L 9.706 52W 8.737–9.801
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.977 | 9.889 | 9.817 | 9.657 | 9.569 | 9.497 |
With the US session now active, USD/SEK trades at 9.776 (+0.32% vs. yesterday's close), just 0.25% below its 52-week high of 9.801. Today's intraday range of 9.706–9.789 (0.084 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 9.729.
Price is closest to R1 at 9.817 — a decisive break above R1 (9.817) opens R2 (9.889). The R1–S1 corridor (9.817–9.657) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/SEK, upside momentum is intact; the 52W high is the key target on a sustained break above R2. The 52-week range of 8.737–9.801 places the pair at the 98th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
USD/SEKBullishNear 52W High
EUR/NOK
10.783 ▲0.04% Day H 10.783 / L 10.783 52W 10.673–12.012
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.861 | 10.828 | 10.803 | 10.746 | 10.713 | 10.689 |
With the US session now active, EUR/NOK trades at 10.783 (+0.04% vs. yesterday's close), just 1.04% above its 52-week floor at 10.673. Today's intraday range of 10.783–10.783 (0.000 pips) is within the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 10.770.
Price is closest to R1 at 10.803 — a decisive break above R1 (10.803) opens R2 (10.828). The R1–S1 corridor (10.803–10.746) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For EUR/NOK, the annual support remains the decisive level — bulls need a firm hold here to prevent a deeper pullback. The 52-week range of 10.673–12.012 places the pair at the 8th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
EUR/NOKRangeboundNear 52W Low
NOK/SEK
1.0463 ▲0.21% Day H 1.0473 / L 1.0382 52W 0.9064–1.0491
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0650 | 1.0571 | 1.0506 | 1.0361 | 1.0282 | 1.0217 |
With the US session now active, NOK/SEK trades at 1.0463 (+0.21% vs. yesterday's close), just 0.27% below its 52-week high of 1.0491. Today's intraday range of 1.0382–1.0473 (0.0091 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 1.0426.
Price is closest to R1 at 1.0506 — a decisive break above R1 (1.0506) opens R2 (1.0571). The R1–S1 corridor (1.0506–1.0361) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For NOK/SEK, upside momentum is intact; the 52W high is the key target on a sustained break above R2. The 52-week range of 0.9064–1.0491 places the pair at the 98th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
NOK/SEKRangeboundNear 52W High
Exotic Pairs
USD/TRY
48.634 ▲0.15% Day H 48.638 / L 48.503 52W 41.151–48.638
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.692 | 48.656 | 48.608 | 48.524 | 48.489 | 48.441 |
With the US session now active, USD/TRY trades at 48.634 (+0.15% vs. yesterday's close), just 0.01% below its 52-week high of 48.638. Today's intraday range of 48.503–48.638 (0.135 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 48.573.
Price is closest to R1 at 48.608 — a decisive break above R1 (48.608) opens R2 (48.656). The R1–S1 corridor (48.608–48.524) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/TRY, upside momentum is intact; the 52W high is the key target on a sustained break above R2. The 52-week range of 41.151–48.638 places the pair at the 100th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
USD/TRYRangeboundAbove R1Near 52W High
USD/MXN
17.152 ▲0.12% Day H 17.190 / L 17.107 52W 16.855–18.768
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.467 | 17.328 | 17.230 | 16.992 | 16.853 | 16.755 |
With the US session now active, USD/MXN trades at 17.152 (+0.12% vs. yesterday's close), at the 16th percentile of its 16.855–18.768 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 17.107–17.190 (0.083 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 17.090.
Price is closest to R1 at 17.230 — a decisive break above R1 (17.230) opens R2 (17.328). The R1–S1 corridor (17.230–16.992) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/MXN, price is in the lower half of its annual range, keeping the path of least resistance lower. The 52-week range of 16.855–18.768 places the pair at the 16th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
USD/MXNRangebound
USD/ZAR
16.25 ▲0.03% Day H 16.35 / L 16.21 52W 15.64–17.57
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.56 | 16.45 | 16.35 | 16.14 | 16.03 | 15.92 |
With the US session now active, USD/ZAR trades at 16.25 (+0.03% vs. yesterday's close), at the 32th percentile of its 15.64–17.57 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 16.21–16.35 (0.13 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 16.24.
Price is closest to R1 at 16.35 — a decisive break above R1 (16.35) opens R2 (16.45). The R1–S1 corridor (16.35–16.14) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/ZAR, price is in the lower half of its annual range, keeping the path of least resistance lower. The 52-week range of 15.64–17.57 places the pair at the 32th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
USD/ZARRangebound
USD/PLN
3.7614 ▲0.11% Day H 3.7695 / L 3.7492 52W 3.4750–3.8127
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8268 | 3.7990 | 3.7781 | 3.7294 | 3.7016 | 3.6807 |
With the US session now active, USD/PLN trades at 3.7614 (+0.11% vs. yesterday's close), just 1.36% below its 52-week high of 3.8127. Today's intraday range of 3.7492–3.7695 (0.0203 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 3.7503.
Price is closest to R1 at 3.7781 — a decisive break above R1 (3.7781) opens R2 (3.7990). The R1–S1 corridor (3.7781–3.7294) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/PLN, upside momentum is intact; the 52W high is the key target on a sustained break above R2. The 52-week range of 3.4750–3.8127 places the pair at the 85th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
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 Wednesday 16 September 2026 midday (15:30 CET). Past performance is not indicative of future results.
