- The NZD/USD pair rose slightly and closed above the 20 SMA support at 0.6120.
- Now, with the technical outlook pointing to the upside, the pair is testing resistance near the 0.6150 level.
On Friday, the NZD/USD pair rose 0.40% to 0.6050 as it managed to close above the 20-, 100- and 200-day elementary moving averages (SMA).
As for the daily technical indicators, the Relative Strength Index (RSI), currently at 57, indicates an boost in buying momentum. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) continues to register decreasing red bars, which can be considered a fading bearish force.
NZD/USD Daily Chart
On the other hand, resistance is in the 0.6150-0.6170 zone, and above it at 0.6200. A sturdy breakout above these levels can be considered a full confirmation of the recent bearish dominance, driving the pair into bullish territory.
On the downside, immediate support is found near the 20-day SMA at 0.6120 and below at the key 0.6070 level. If sellers manage to push the price lower, it would indicate intensifying selling pressure and the possibility of a deeper downside correction.
