The Currency Score analysis is one of the parameters used for the Ranking and Rating list which was published earlier this weekend. Besides this analysis and the corresponding chart I also provide the weekly analysis on my strategy and the forex ranking and rating list which is available 3 times a week on this blog.
It is recommended to read the page Currency score explained and Models in practice for a better understanding of the article. This article will provide my analysis on the 8 major currencies based on the technical analysis charts using the MACD and Ichimoku indicator on 4 time frames, the monthly, weekly, daily and 4 hours. The result of the technical analysis is the 2 screenshots in this article showing the Currency Score and the Currency Score Difference.
Last 3 months currency classification
The last 3 months currency classification from a longer term perspective are provided for reference purposes. There are some changes and the new classification is provided here with the necessary charts which can be found at the bottom of this article. The currencies are classified for the coming weeks as follows:
- Strong: GBP / USD / CHF. The preferred range is from 6 to 8.
- Average: CAD / EUR. The preferred range is from 4 to 5.
- Weak: NZD / AUD / JPY. The preferred range is from 1 to 3.
The NZD remains very weak for a period of 9 weeks now with a score between 1 to 3 while the EUR had for most of the time in that period a score of 3 or higher. These 2 currencies have changed places in the currency classification. But it still seems best to be careful and trade the NZD by going short with preferably only one of the strong currencies as its counterpart.
Currency Score
For analyzing the best pairs to trade this classification is the first issue. When looking at the most recent score that is used for the coming period we can see in the screenshot that there are no deviations. All the currencies are postioned nicely in their range.
The conclusion is:
- All currencies are at the right level when looking at the last 3 months currency classification.
- All the pairs that we may look at are all most probably trending.
Currency Score difference
According to the Ranking and Rating list already published this weekend the following pair combinations look interesting:
When looking at the Currency Score Table here below for this week we can see the currency score differences. The interesting pairs should have by preference a score difference of 4 or higher when they are similarly classified. Or the better classified pair should have a higher score than the counterpart. All the pairs mentioned above comply for trading in the coming week. The Currencies are colored Green, Orange and Red resp. by the classification they have. This way it is easier to see what currencies should have a certain score difference.
The technical analysis is the most important issue to consider before taking positions. The Weekly Chart is analyzed. I prefer the Bollinger Band for defining where a pair is in the chart. Once a pair is outside a Bollinger Band it is in a strong trend which can cause a strong pullback. Although this may be a good opportunity for other analysts I avoid taking positions because of the possible unexpected strong pullback. Positions are only opened inside the Bollinger Band and this may be at the start of a possible trend or on a good pullback in an existing trend.
- The GBP/NZD is in an uptrend and and outside the Bollinger Band. It seems best to wait for a pullback to see the pair back again within the Bollinger Band.
- The USD/JPY is in a uptrend and within the Bollinger Band.
- The GBP/AUD is in an uptrend and outside the Bollinger Band. It seems best to wait for a pullback to see the pair back again within the Bollinger Band.
- The NZD/CHF is in a downtrend and at the Bollinger Band.
- The NZD/USD is in a downtrend and just outside the Bollinger Band. Most probably it will be inside when trading starts again.
- The GBP/JPY is in an uptrend and within the Bollinger Band.
- The AUD/USD is in a downtrend and within the Bollinger Band.
More details on the (possible) traded pairs will be provided in my strategy article that will also be published this weekend. The possible positions for coming week for the strategy will then also be described.
Last 3 months currency classification charts
Here below are the charts providing the Currency classifications for reference purposes. There are three charts showing resp. the stronger, average and weaker currencies.
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