GBP/JPY technical analysis: Big move likely as volatility gauge hits five-year low
|- GBP/JPY's volatility gauge has dropped to the lowest level since 2014.
- A low-volatility period often ends with a violent move on either side.
GBP/JPY's ongoing consolidation could soon end with a violent move, as a key volatility gauge has hit five-year lows.
The currency pair is lacking a clear directional bias since Oct. 18 and has been largely restricted to a range of 141.50-139.00.
As a result, the daily chart Bollinger bandwidth, a volatility gauge, has dropped to 0.01, the lowest level since May 2014. A period of low volatility often paves the way for a big move on either side.
Note that the low-volatility consolidation is preceded by a near 90-degree rise from 130 to 141 and the ongoing range play could be due to bulls having a breather. Put simply, the big move could happen on the higher side.
Acceptance above 141.50 would open the doors for 143.77 (April 26 low). The outlook, however, would turn bearish if the consolidation ends with a breakdown below 139.00.
Daily chart
Trend: Neutral
Technical levels
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