USD/JPY: Up 0.05% to 159.38 — RSI Oversold
MarketsFN Team
USD/JPY: Up 0.05% to 159.38 — RSI Oversold
Published: August 17, 2026 · MarketsFN Team · US Session
| Pair | Rate | Change | RSI(14) | SMA-20 | SMA-50 | 52W High | 52W Low | Pivot | R1 | S1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | 159.38 | +0.05% | 28.6 | 160.34 | 161.09 | 163.84 | 146.46 | 159.14 | 159.68 | 158.75 |
📊 Support & Resistance Levels
Dynamic Trendlines
| Level | Type | Direction | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152.91 | 20d Support | ↘ descending | -4.06% / 646.4 pips |
| 159.39 | 20d Resistance | ↘ descending | +0.01% / 1.6 pips |
| 154.07 | 50d Support | ↘ descending | -3.33% / 531.1 pips |
| 163.78 | 50d Resistance | → flat | +2.76% / 439.9 pips |
Static Levels
| Level | Type | Touches | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159.85 | Resistance | 2× | +0.32% / 51.7 pips |
| 146.59 | Support | 3× | -8.00% / 1274.1 pips |
USD/JPY is trading at 159.38 (+0.05%) as it continues to reflect a downtrend, remaining below both the 20-day simple moving average (SMA) of 160.34 and the 50-day SMA of 161.09. The current price is positioned just 1.6 pips below the descending 20-day dynamic resistance trendline at 159.39, while the nearest dynamic support trendline is significantly lower at 152.91, representing a distance of 646.4 pips.
In terms of static levels, the closest resistance is at R1, which stands at 159.85, 51.7 pips away, while the nearest support level, S1, is considerably further down at 146.59, 1274.1 pips from the current rate. The RSI(14) reading of 28.6 indicates that the pair is in oversold territory, suggesting potential for a corrective bounce, although the prevailing trend remains bearish.
Short-term outlook for USD/JPY appears cautious as the market grapples with the implications of the current downtrend. The proximity to the dynamic resistance level suggests limited upside potential in the immediate term, while the significant distance to static support indicates that a deeper correction could be on the horizon. Traders should watch for any shifts in momentum or a break above the 20-day dynamic resistance to reassess the bearish sentiment.
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