View on USD/JPY: weekly forecast

[aFairShake]

January 15, 2007 - January 19, 2007

View on USD/JPY: all the expectancies for 121.30

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Last week USD/JPY pair rate rose sharply, went beyond the October maximum and almost run up to 121.30 as the longstanding maximum of November 2005. The situation is not in favour of yen which continues to fall. Technically the pair is ready to cross over 121.30 level which remains to be the nearest resistance key level.

The breakout of the resistance level of 2006 year (119.90) is technically not for advantage of yen. Now it can easily arrive not only the longstanding maximum region (121.30) but also higher levels, for example in the 122-125 area, within the next few days or weeks. Though the pair is trading still below 121.30 what can so far lead to recommencing it and to downward trend.

Script 1 (55%): Upward trend above 121.30
Everything says about a high probability of this script development and pair increase above 121.30. The nearest target is 122-123 area from which a rollback can start with an achievement of the broken resistance. Then increase can continue with a 125.00 level target.

Script 2 (35%): Side exchange fluctuations within the 119.20 - 121.00 area.
It is possible to expect pressure increasing to the course from the bears nearby the 121.30 level.
The pair can surely decrease to the 119.00 level region where the support view line from December is situated. From it an upward rebound is expected.

Script 3 (10%): Downward trend under 119.00 to 118.00.
It should not be ruled out a probability of pair decline to 119.20 as well as a breakout of this support down.

The major resistance and support levels :

Resistances
120.80 - last week resistance region as 2006 yearly tops
121.30 - 2005 year resistance - the longstanding maximum
125.80 - the local 2002 year resistance
135.00 - the longstanding maximum level in the beginning of 2002 year

Supports
119.90 - The broken up resistance of 2006 year
119.00 - The broken resistance line view on the tops of 2005-2006 years
117.00 - The longstanding downward trend line from 1998 year
113.40-114.40 - January, July and December local minimums of 2006 year

 

[aFairShake]

January 22, 2007 - January 26, 2007

View on USD/JPY: is the further increase unavoidable?

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Last week the 121.30 longstanding maximum of 2005 year was tested and broken out. USD/JPY pair rate achieved the 121.50 area as a new longstanding maximum. The situation is not in favour of yen as before which continues to fall against dollar and pound. Now technically the pair is ready to achieve the 125.00 area. Is it inevitability? What can bring to a stop a missile?

Yen is under a strong pressure. Last week our first script was fulfilled: (55%) Upward trend above 121.30. The market renewed the longstanding maximum of 2005 year. The new longstanding maximum is at 121.50 by now. Though there is a high probability of a further USD/JPY pair increase.

Script 1 (40%): Fixation above 121.30 and upward trend to 122.00
Everything says about a comparatively high probability of this script development and pair increase above 121.30. The nearest target is 122-123 area from which a rollback can start with the broken resistance achievement. Then increase can continue with a 124.00 - 126.00 level target.

Script 2 (40%): Side exchange fluctuations within the 119.90 - 121.50 area.
Bears pressure near the 121.30 level can intensify and lead to correction. The pair can decrease to the earlier broken out 119.90 level region where the support view line from December 2006 is situated. From it an upward rebound is expected.

Script 3 (20%): Downward trend to 118.00/60.
It should not be ruled out a probability of pair decline to 119.90 as well as a breakout of this supposed support down.

Resistances
121.30 - the broken out longstanding maximum and 2005 year resistance
121.50 - the local 2007 year resistance as a new longstanding maximum
125.80 - the local 2002 year resistance
135.00 - the longstanding maximums level in the beginning of 2002 year

Supports
119.90 - The broken up resistance of 2006 year, support view line area from December 2006
118.00 - The January minimum of 2007 year
117.00 - The longstanding downward trend line from 1998 year
115.80 - the medium-term view line - the bottom line of the upward channel from May 2006.

 

[aFairShake]

January 29, 2007 - February 02, 2007

View on USD/JPY: four-year maximum

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Last week brought us 121.80 as the new longstanding maximum from March, 2003. It is the second new January top already after the breakout of the 2005 year maximum in the 121.30 area.
There is a strong pressure to yen on the market even though a short-term USD/JPY course fall during the week. Technically the pair is ready to achieve the 125.00 area.

Yen is under a strong pressure. We have seen new longstanding tops. A new maximum is 121.80. And nevertheless there wasn?t a further increase. Last week our second script was fulfilled: (40%) ?Side exchange fluctuations within the 119.90 - 121.50 area?. During the week the pair sharply came down to the 120.20 level support and then sharply rebounded. Technically the two-month short-term upward trend linear projection from December 2006 which was indicated in the last review became a support line. Such a pair behavior confirms an importance of the mentioned projection.

Script 1 (45%): A further upward trend with the 122.50 target.
There is a strong possibility of a further USD/JPY pair increase in the nearest future. Both the upward 121.80 breakout and the next rebound from the mentioned above trend line will promote it. The nearest target is the 122.50-123.00 area where a number of linear projections run as potential resistances.

Script 2 (20%): Side exchange fluctuations within the 119.90 - 121.80 area.
Judging by sharp rebound last week after the new yearly maximum reaching it is possible to suppose the next currency decline for instance to the same level 119.90 or somewhat lower to 118.00. Though even the next decline under 121.00 by the end of the week may stand for the mentioned above trend line breakout and correction fluctuations dragging out.

Script 3 (35%): Deep correction fall with target to 118.50.
It should not be ruled out 119.90 downward breakout as the nearest supposed important support. It may take place after a breakout and course fixation under the two-month trend line. Stronger support levels at the 118.00-119.00 area will do a target for this fall. This area can hold the pair and lead to the next upward trend in February. The third script will drag out the pair fluctuations on the reached high levels and may lead then both to deeper fall (118.00 downward breakout) and to further rise (121.30/80 upward breakout).

Resistances
121.80 - the local 2007 year resistance as a new longstanding maximum
121.90 - the 2003 year maximum in March
125.80 - the local 2002 year resistance
135.00 - the longstanding maximums level in the beginning of 2002 year

Supports
121.00 - projection line area from December, 2006 - the two-month trend line
119.90 - the broken up maximum of 2006 year
118.00 - the January minimum of 2007 year
117.20 - the longstanding downward trend line from 1998 year


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[aFairShake]

February 05, 2007 - February 09, 2007

View on USD/JPY: there is time for downward

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Every week of this year brings us a new maximum. Last week the pair reached 122.20 as a new longstanding maximum. But from the next week the situation may change. Things are reaching turning point on the market which may bring to a downward USD/JPY pair trend. From the technical side the week minimum which has overridden the previous minimum is noteworthy. Following a downward trend the pair can easily reach the 118-119 region in February, holding with it an estimated upward potential to the 125 shape regions.

Last week renewed the longstanding maximums achieved a new maximum 122.10, but didn?t forget about minimums. There was no chance to stay too long over the 122 shape. The bears pressure brought to the course downswing and before last week minimum renewal from 120.20 to 120.10. This dynamics says about the risk of deeper USD/JPY course decline during the next few weeks. Last week our second script was fulfilled: (20%) ?Side exchange fluctuations within the 119.90 - 121.80 area?, but the top limit was renewed to 122.20. Examined in the last two reviews the two-month short-term upward trend linear projection from December 2006 turned out to be broken down. By the end of the week the pair classically reestablished to this line breakout region of 121.40. Now there is a strong possibility of the further pair decline.

Script 1 (60%): A correction downward trend with the 118.80-119.00 target.
We suppose a roll-back from the reached resistance line in the 121.40-80 area, decrease and a breakout of the support level of 119.90. It will lead to decrease to the 119.90 region, where the more important supports lines are situated. Here the first rebound is expected. It should not be ruled out the further decline and January, 2007 minimum achieving of 118.00. This level may hold the pair and lead to the next upward trend in the latter half of February.

Script 2 (30%): Side exchange fluctuations within the 119.90 - 122.20 area.
The pair may easily stay at the current fluctuations range of 119.90 - 122.20. And nevertheless one of the limits breaking will lead to the other two scripts developments.

Script 3 (10%): An upward trend continuation with the 125.70 target.
In spite of the bears spirits increase and a high possibility of correction development we don?t exclude a possibility of the further USD/JPY pair increase. An upward 122.20 breakout will make for it, especially after the next rebound from the support line in the 119.90-120.10 area. The nearest target is 123.00/50 then.

Resistances
121.40/80 - the local resistance of the broken down upward trend line from December, 2006
122.20 - the January, 2007 maximum
125.80 - the local 2002 year resistance
135.00 - the longstanding maximums level in the beginning of 2002 year

Supports
120.10/20 - the last two weeks support area
119.90 - the broken up maximum of 2006 year
118.90 - the important supports lines region
118.00 - the January, 2007 minimum


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[aFairShake]

February 12, 2007 - February 16, 2007

View on USD/JPY: steep turn

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The market brings surprises. In spite of USD/JPY course fall till the new correction minimum of 120.00 in the middle of the week nothing could prevent it to rise until 121.70. From the technical side we watch a rebound from 119.90 as the earlier broken out top of 2006 which now classically comes out as a support. And now a decline under 120.00 can find a postponement...

Last week the correction minimums were renewed again and the pair achieved 120.00, but could not break out a limit of 119.90. The level classically comes out as a support because earlier it was a resistance of 2006. Medium USD/JPY pair increase over 120.70 brought to a further rise and reaching for 121.70 by the end of the week. The situation is interesting and uncertain. Our second script was fulfilled: (30%) "Side exchange fluctuations within the 119.90 - 121.80 area". The correction goes on and a rebound from the important support makes for further USD/JPY course increase.

Script 1 (40%): Side exchange fluctuations within the 119.90 - 122.20 area.
The pair is remaining in the current fluctuations range 119.90-122.20, in which it has been contained for a month already and can trade there for a week or two until the high or low limits do not be broken out.

Script 2 (30%): An upward trend to 125.70.
A quick breakout of 122 shape up is required for this script. In this case the former resistance area of 122.00/20 will come out as a support next. The target is 125.70.

Script 3 (30%): A downward trend to 119.00.
A breakout of the support area of 120.00/20 down is required for this script. Then this area will come out as a resistance. The nearest target is 118.50/119.00 area. This script may designate for fluctuations for the next few months and lead to deeper fall in the future.

Resistances
121.90 - the resistance projection line from the January's top.
122.20 - the January, 2007 maximum
125.80 - the local 2002 year resistance
135.00 - the longstanding maximums level in the beginning of 2002 year

Supports
120.50 - the estimated line support area according to Jan/Feb 2007 minimums.
119.90/120.00 - the February support area and the broken up maximum of 2006 year
118.90 - the important supports lines region
118.00 - the January, 2007 minimum

 

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[aFairShake]

February 19, 2007 - February 23, 2007

View on USD/JPY: long-expected downward trend

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The market keeps on bringing surprises. During the last week USD/JPY course came down with almost 300 pips: from the longstanding maximums in 122-shape area to the new correction minimums in 119-shape area. 119.90 top level of 2006 which classically came out as a support during the last three weeks turned out to be broken downward. Now deeper slide to 118.00 and possibly under may follow.

Last week our third script was fulfilled: (30%) - "a downward trend to 119.00". The yen rallied last week and USD/JPY course slid sharply from the up fluctuations margin of 122.00 to the upper one of 120.00. 119.90 level was broken down following which course slid sharply to the support line in 119.00-shape area. There is fair chance of the further USD/JPY course decline and achievement of 116.00-118.00 area during the next two or three weeks.

Script 1 (40%): Side exchange fluctuations within the 119.00 - 120.00 area.
The pair may make a new side fluctuations range 119.00-120.00, beside the reached and broken out margins. Slide or rise will lead at the least to 100 pips movement to a breakout side.

Script 2 (40%): A downward trend to 118.00.
The 119.00 support break down is necessary for this script. The nearest decline target is January minimum level of 118.00. This script may lead to a deeper decline to the 116.60 level area where May, 2006 minimum trend line is situated.

Script 3 (20%): An upward trend to 121.00.
A sharp break above of the 120-shape is necessary for this script. 121.00 level (the middle of the previous range of 120-122) may come out a resistance line and lead to rebound with the following decline and the second script fulfillment. We don't expect for rising above 121-122 as yet.

Resistances
119.90 - the broken out support of the last three weeks - the top of 2006.
121.00 - the estimated resistance of the middle of the previous channel 120-122.
122.20 - the January, 2007 maximum.
125.80 - the local 2002 year resistance in October and November.

Supports
119.00 - the last week support and the important supports lines region.
118.00 - the January, 2007 minimum.
116.60 - the May, 2006 support line region - yearly trend line. The broken out downward trend line from 1998 is in the same place.
114.50 - the local correction minimum of 2006 in December.

 

[aFairShake]

February 26, 2007 - March 02, 2007

View on USD/JPY: with its last bit of strength?

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USD/JPY currency pair was very volatile and unpredictable within the last two weeks. Last week the pair raised almost 200 pips higher till the 121.00 level what almost graded 300-pips decline the week before last from 122 till 119. The fluctuations range is still the same. The situation is uncertain.

Last week our third script was fulfilled: (20%) - "An upward trend to 121.00". Within the week the pair sharply rose from the lower fluctuations margin of 119.00 which was achieved the week before last to almost the upper margin of 122.00. The weekly maximum is 121.60. Closing is on 121.00. The situation is uncertain. The scripts of decline to the 118-shape were broken. And nevertheless in consideration of the current high course level there is a high probability of USD/JPY course decline to the 119-120.00 area within the next week. The future trends are uncertain. Everything will depend on the pair behavior next to the dominant margins and theirs breakouts.

Script 1 (40%): Side exchange fluctuations within the 119.50 - 121.50 area.
The pair has made a new side fluctuations range of 119.00-122.00. But new fluctuations may just touch those margins not to attaining them. Slide or rise will lead to at the least 150-200 pips movement to a breakout side within several days.

Script 2 (30%): A downward trend to 118.00.
The 119.00/50 support break down is necessary for this script. The nearest decline target is January minimum level of 118.00. This script may lead to a deeper decline to the 116.60 level area in the future where May, 2006 minimum trend line is situated.

Script 3 (30%): An upward trend to 125.00.
A sharp break above of the 122-shape is necessary for this script. February resistance area of 121.60/122.10 may come out an obstacle and lead to a rebound developing the first script. But this region breakout above will become a signal for the further rise with an outlook of rising to the 2002 levels area of 124.00-125.80.

Resistances
121.60 - the last week maximum.
122.10 - the February maximum - monthly resistance.
122.20 - the January, 2007 maximum - yearly resistance.
125.80 - the local 2002 year resistance in October and November.

Supports
119.90 - the intermediate level - the previous support and the previous resistance.
119.00 - the week before last minimum and the important supports lines region.
118.00 - the January, 2007 minimum.
116.60 - the May, 2006 support line region - yearly trend line. The broken out downward trend line from 1998 is in the same place.

 

[aFairShake]

March 05, 2007 - March 09, 2007

View on USD/JPY: has plumbed

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This week USD/JPY currency pair committed that which it could not be able to the week before last when 119.90 support level was broken out. This time nothing could prevent USD/JPY to fall.

Last week our second script was partly fulfilled: (30%) - "A downward trend to 118.00". Because pair decline did not even "noticed" the 118.00 level, January minimum which came out just an interweek support. The pair went on further and by the end of the week achieved December, 2006 levels, the two-month minimums. A technical picture is not still in favor of dollar.

Script 1 (50%): A downward trend to 114.00-115.00 area.
This script logically continues a downward course trend. The achieved 116.40 support break down is necessary for this script. Decline target is December minimum level of 114.40. This script may lead to a deeper decline to 109.00 level area in the future where May, 2006 minimum trend line is situated.

Script 2 (30%): Side exchange fluctuations within the 116.00 - 118.00 area.
When the pair achieves the support in the 116-shape area it may be trading sideways within a new correction range of 116.00-118.00. After that a new decline will follow as in our first script described. Though rising to 118.00 and above will lead to the third script development.

Script 3 (10%): Side exchange fluctuations within the 116.00 - 119.00 area.
A break above of the 118.00-level is necessary for this script. The broken February support area (119-shape) may come out an obstacle and lead to a rebound developing the first script next. We do not expect though for pair rising above 119.00/90 area within the next few weeks.

Script 4 (10%): A downward trend to 114.00.
A sharp break down of December minimum 114.40 is necessary for this script. Decline target is May, 2006 minimum level of 109.00.

Resistances
118.00 - expected resistance of the broken January support.
119.00/119.90 - the broken February support area.
121.60/122.20 - February resistance.
122.20 - January, 2007 maximum - yearly resistance.

Supports
116.80 - May, 2006 support line region - yearly trend line. The broken out downward trend line from 1998 is in the same place.
116.00/40 - last week achieved region - expected intermediate support.
114.40 - December, 2006 minimum.
109.00 - May, 2006 minimum.