USD/MXN: Up 0.14% to 16.9402 — RSI Oversold
MarketsFN Team

USD/MXN: Up 0.14% to 16.9402 — RSI Oversold
Published: August 24, 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 | 16.9402 | +0.14% | 14.9 | 17.1402 | 17.3246 | 18.7237 | 16.9164 | 16.9186 | 16.9518 | 16.8832 |
S/R Support & Resistance Levels
Dynamic Trendlines
| Level | Type | Direction | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.8090 | 20d Support | down (descending) | -0.77% / 1311.9 pips |
| 16.9749 | 20d Resistance | down (descending) | +0.20% / 347.0 pips |
| 16.8692 | 50d Support | down (descending) | -0.42% / 710.7 pips |
| 17.4111 | 50d Resistance | down (descending) | +2.78% / 4708.5 pips |
Static Levels
| Level | Type | Touches | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.5648 | Resistance | 2x | +3.74% / 6339.4 pips |
| 17.5352 | Resistance | 2x | +3.57% / 6043.5 pips |
| 17.4358 | Resistance | 2x | +2.98% / 5049.5 pips |
USD/MXN is trading at 16.9402 (+0.14%) as it continues to navigate a downtrend, remaining below both the 20-day simple moving average (SMA) of 17.1402 and the 50-day SMA of 17.3246. The current price is positioned within a descending dynamic channel, with the nearest dynamic support trendline at 16.8090, which is 1311.9 pips below the current rate, and the dynamic resistance trendline at 16.9749, just 347.0 pips above.
In terms of static levels, the closest support level is S1 at 16.8832, which is 57 pips away, while the nearest resistance level is R1 at 16.9518, located 11.6 pips above the current price. The RSI(14) is at 14.9, indicating that the currency pair is in oversold territory, suggesting potential for a short-term rebound, although the prevailing trend remains bearish.
The short-term outlook for USD/MXN appears cautious as it struggles to break above the immediate resistance at R1. A failure to reclaim this level could lead to further declines towards the dynamic support trendline. Conversely, a decisive move above R1 could signal a shift in momentum, potentially leading to a test of the next resistance level. Traders should watch for any significant economic data releases or geopolitical developments that could impact market sentiment and drive volatility in the pair.
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