Patterns: EUR/CHF, EUR/HUF

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EUR/CHF 4H Chart: Two scenarios likely

The EUR/CHF currency pair continued to trade downwards within the falling wedge pattern.

From a theoretical point of view, it is likely that the exchange rate could decline within the given pattern within the following trading sessions. Then, a breakout north could occur, and the rate could target the Fibo 23.60% at 1.0861.

Meanwhile, note that the currency pair is pressured by the 55-, 100– and 200-period moving averages in the 1.0695/1.0740 range. Thus, some downside potential could continue to prevail in the market.

EUR/HUF 4H Chart: Bears could prevail

As apparent on the chart, the EUR/HUF exchange rate breached the rising wedge pattern south.

From a theoretical perspective, it is likely that some downside potential could prevail in the market. In this case the currency pair could target the Fibonacci 38.20% retracement at 347.15.

In the meantime, note that the pair could gain support from the Fibonacci 23.60% retracement at 355.21. Thus, a reversal north could occur, and the rate could re-test the 368.25 mark.

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