Technical analysis of NZD/USD for January 05, 2017

NZD/USD is expected to extend its upside movement. The pair is trading above its rising 20-period and 50-period moving averages, which play support roles and maintain the upside bias. The relative strength index is above its neutrality level at 50 and lacks downward momentum. Additionally, 0.6965 is playing a key support role, which should limit the downside potential. As long as 0.6965 is support, look for a further upside toward 0.7020 and even 0.7040 in extension.

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. Therefore, long positions are recommended with the first target at 0.7020 and the second one, at 0.7040. In the alternative scenario, short positions are recommended with the first target at 0.6940 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 0.6920. The pivot point is at 0.6965.

Resistance levels: 0.7020, 0.7040, 0.7075

Support levels: 0.6940, 0.6920, 0.6885