FX.co ★ Technical analysis of NZD/USD for August 19, 2015

NZD/USD is expected to trade with a bullish bias above 0.6555. The pair remains supported by an intraday rising trend line and is likely to post a new rebound to challenge 0.6605 in sight. The intraday RSI is mixed to bullish, while the 20- and 50-period MAs is still in an uptrend. Meanwhile, a strong support base around 0.6555 has formed, which should prevent any downside risk. Therefore, as long as 0.6555 is not broken, upside targets are set at 0.6605 and 0.6625.

Trading recommendations:

The pair is trading above its pivot point. It is likely to trade in a wider range as long as it remains above its pivot point. As long as the price holds above its pivot point, long positions are recommended with the first target at 0.6605 and the second target at 0.6630. In the alternative scenario, short positions are recommended with the first target at 0.6530 if the price moves below its pivot points. A break of this target is likely to push the pair further downwards, and one may expect the second target at 0.6510. The pivot point is at 0.6540.

Resistance levels: 0.6605 0.6630 0.6675

Support levels: 0.6530 0.6510 0.6480