FX.co ★ Technical analysis of NZD/USD for April 26, 2017

NZD/USD is expected to prevail the downside movement. The pair is consolidating on the downside. The downward momentum is further reinforced by the declining 50-period moving average. The relative strength index is below its neutrality level at 50.

Hence, as long as 0.6960 holds on the upside, look for a further drop to 0.6905 and even to 0.6885 in extension.

The pair is trading below its pivot point. It is likely to trade in a lower range as long as it remains below the pivot point. Short positions are recommended with the first target at 0.6925. A break below this target will move the pair further downwards to 0.6905. The pivot point stands at 0.6985. If the price moves in the opposite direction and bounces back from the support level, it will move above its pivot point. It is likely to move further to the upside. According to that scenario, long positions are recommended with the first target at 0.7005 and the second one at 0.7020.

Resistance levels: 0.6980, 0.7005, and 0.7020

Support levels: 0.6905, 0.6885, and 0.6850