Forex pair update for the week 19 to 23 June 2023
USD/INR
Past week saw a steady decline from 82.47 to 81.85. As observed in the previous blog the declines are used as opportunity to hedge the Imports. A close below 82.00 favors further lower levels. The currency pair is at a crucial support. It appears that the pair seems to be in no mood to breach 81.70 on a closing basis. In such scenario we may expect a consolidation between 81.95 and 82.70. There could be choppy moves within this range. A close outside this range requires re-assessment of risk/direction and target. Market is expecting 81.70-83.10 will be protected. If appears that the same kind of yo-yo moves may continue till one more quarter if we do not see a close below 81.70.
A few more observations:
- The raising upward channel indicate the broader range of 77.10-83.30.
- Neither the moves in Dollar Index-DXY nor the equity have direct correlation.
- As noted in the previous blog, continue to keep the following input for quick reference.
The 82.75-83.25(with error adjustments) zone is the Fib projection of July 2011 to July 2013. Hence, the importance. If breached, we may see another spike towards 85.70.
This range is continuing to be protected.
Unlike in the past, the Imports (mainly the oil) are being hedged as and when there are lower prices in Oil and/or lower prices in the currency pair.
A deeper correction is long overdue.
May shock the exporters with swift down move.
With this back drop it would be preferable to hedge the outward remittances on decline towards 81.70 or lower if seen. Current exchange rate of USD/INR is 81.91.
EUR/INR
Current EURINR exchange rate is 89.58. As expected the trend line supported at 88.50 held well and the currency pair managed to post a strong bullish candle. The currency pair broke the downward channel and crossed another crucial resistance 89.40. Expect good support at 89 for re-test of recent high of 90.77 and possibly 91.20. Expected to undergo consolidation phase between 89.00 & 90.70. Any breach of the range would lead to 100 pips move.
From a remittance perspective it would be prudent to book any outward remittances on slide towards 89.00 levels and the inward remittances by selling EUR currency against INR around 90.75 or higher if seen.
GBP/INR
The GBPINR currency pair broke the slopping channel. The pair has formed a strong bullish candle. Current exchange rate of GBPINR is 104.98. Likely range would be 103.20-105.80 with choppy moves on either side. It may be prudent to liquidate/hedge outward remittances on any slide towards 103.20 levels by buy GBP currency against INR. it is desirable to hedge inward remittances on any spike to 105.80 or higher levels if seen.
Any close outside the range of 103.20 & 105.80 might see the pair by at least 100 pips in the direction of breach and there would be a need for re-assessment of risk.
AED/INR
The current exchange rate of AEDINR is 22.30. AEDINR pair mirrors the USDINR moves. The pair is testing the crucial support at 22.30. The pair is expected to consolidate between 22.10 and 22.50. We may have to watch for breach on either side for a new 30 pips range.
With this trend in mind the outward remittances may be hedged at the current levels or on any decline towards 22.10.
THB/INR
The current Exchange rate of THB currency against INR is at 2.3612. The pair is hovering around the crucial support around 2.3620. Though the pair attempted 2.3910 it got sold-off. Expect a consolidation between 2.3475-2.3900. Only a break on either side would decide the direction and target.
The outward remittances can be hedged on any decline towards 2.3475 or lower if seen and inward remittances on any spike towards 2.3900.
CAD/INR
The current foreign exchange rate of CAD/INR currency pair is 62.05. The pair posted a bullish candle. The pair has made 3 consecutive green candles The range expected for the current week is in a band of 61.50-62.50.
With this back drop its wiser to hedge the inward remittances by selling CAD currency against INR on any spike closer to 62.50 or above and hedge the outward remittances by buying CAD currency on any decline closer to the lower end of the range.
MYR/INR
Current exchange rate of MYRINR currency pair is 17.74. The currency pair is continuing to remain under selling pressure. The pair seems to be facing a tuff resistance at 18.00 Only a daily close above 18.00 would help the pair scale higher levels. Expect a consolidation between 17.55- 18.00 Preferable to hedge the commitments of outwards remittances on any decline towards 17.55 or lower if seen. Also suggested to hedge the inward remittance close to 18.00 or higher levels if seen.
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Author Name: Mr.Venkata Raman
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