In our last USD/ZAR report it was noted that the first upside target of R13.20/$ had been realised and we looked at a break above R13.20 calling for the next upside target (wedge resistance) at R13.65/$.
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USD/ZAR testing the short term breakout level
The USD/ZAR made a good attempt to our ultimate wedge target of R13.65/$ falling just 2c short thereof before forming a bearish engulfing candle pattern (circled red). This marks the end of the move and our falling wedge chart pattern in terms of relevance going forward.
Currently, we focus on the short term price consolidation for the rand between levels R12.85/$ and R13.10/$. The price is currently testing the resistance of this short term range at R13.10/$. Should the USD/ZAR price close above this level we consider an upside breakout. In this scenario R13.40/$ becomes the initial upside target, while breakout traders might consider using a close below the intraday low at R12.97 as the failure level.
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