USD/MXN: Down 0.26% to 16.9047 — RSI Oversold
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USD/MXN: Down 0.26% to 16.9047 — RSI Oversold
Published: August 21, 2026 · MarketsFN Team · US Session · Emerging FX
| Pair | Rate | Change | RSI(14) | SMA-20 | SMA-50 | 52W High | 52W Low | Pivot | R1 | S1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/MXN | 16.9047 | -0.26% | 10.5 | 17.1660 | 17.3302 | 18.7237 | 16.9166 | 16.9553 | 16.9877 | 16.9159 |
S/R Support & Resistance Levels
Dynamic Trendlines
| Level | Type | Direction | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.8171 | 20d Support | down (descending) | -0.52% / 876.1 pips |
| 17.0057 | 20d Resistance | down (descending) | +0.60% / 1009.4 pips |
| 16.9108 | 50d Support | down (descending) | +0.04% / 61.0 pips |
| 17.4180 | 50d Resistance | down (descending) | +3.04% / 5133.2 pips |
Static Levels
| Level | Type | Touches | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.5648 | Resistance | 2x | +3.83% / 6481.3 pips |
| 17.5352 | Resistance | 2x | +3.66% / 6185.4 pips |
| 17.4358 | Resistance | 2x | +3.07% / 5191.4 pips |
USD/MXN is trading at 16.9047 (-0.26%) as it continues to reflect a downtrend, remaining below both the 20-day simple moving average (SMA) of 17.1660 and the 50-day SMA of 17.3302. The current price is positioned just above the 50-day dynamic support trendline at 16.9108, which is only 61.0 pips away, while the nearest dynamic resistance trendline is significantly higher at 17.4180, 5133.2 pips above the current rate. The 20-day dynamic support trendline is at 16.8171, 876.1 pips below, indicating a descending channel with an average slope.
In terms of static levels, the closest support level is S1 at 16.9159, just 11.2 pips away, while the nearest resistance level is R1 at 16.9877, 83.0 pips above the current price. The RSI(14) is at a notably low 10.5, indicating that the currency pair is in oversold territory, which could suggest a potential for a corrective bounce in the near term.
Short-term outlook remains cautious as the market appears to be underpricing the potential for a rebound given the extreme oversold conditions. However, the prevailing downtrend and proximity to key support levels suggest that any upward movement may be limited unless there is a significant shift in market sentiment or economic data. A break below the 50-day dynamic support at 16.9108 could further accelerate declines, while a move above R1 at 16.9877 would indicate a shift in momentum.
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