GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bulls reclaim 50-day SMA, eye 213.00
- GBP/JPY breaks above 50-day SMA at 210.77, reinforcing bullish momentum.
- Five consecutive higher daily highs signal strengthening buying pressure.
- Break above 211.00 exposes 211.99 and 200-day SMA at 212.92.
The Pound Sterling rises by over 0.32% against the Japanese Yen as the pair clears the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of 210.77, putting in play a chance of testing the 211.00 psychological figure.
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Technical outlook
At the time of writing, GBP/JPY is closing in on 211.00, following three days of muted price action. Worth noting that the cross-pair cleared to fresh highs in each of the last five days, an indication that buyers are gaining momentum. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) drifts higher, an indication that buyers are in charge.
If GBP/JPY extends its gains above 211.00, the next stop is the October 22 high of 211.99. Above the next area of interest is the 200-day SMA at 212.92, followed by the 100-day SMA at 213.19.
For a bearish reversal, sellers will look for a break below the October 28 swing low of 209.57. This opens the path towards 208.01, the September 25 daily low.
GBP/JPY Price Chart – Daily
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