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US Dollar Index technical analysis: DXY is nearing the 2019 high, beyond the 99.27 level can be next

  • DXY (US Dollar Index) is at a stone’s throw from the 2019 high as the Greenback is having a substantial boost.
  • The next key resistances are seen at 98.94, the 2019 high, and potentially the 99.27 level.

 

DXY daily chart

 
DXY (US Dollar Index) is trading in a bull trend above the main daily simple moving averages (DSMAs). The market is nearing the 2019 high at 98.94.

DXY 4-hour chart

 
DXY broke above 98.68 resistance opening the gates for a potential continuation up towards 98.94, the 2019 high and 99.27, crucial previous level. If the market holds above the 98.68 level, it would be seen as a bullish sign. 
 
 

DXY 30-minute chart

 
The Greenback is trading above the main SMAs, suggesting bullish momentum in the short term. Immediate support is seen at the 98.68 and the 98.45 levels. 
 

Additional key levels

Dollar Index Spot

Overvi
Today last price98.84
Today Daily Change0.39
Today Daily Change %0.40
Today daily open98.45
 
Trends
Daily SMA2097.96
Daily SMA5097.47
Daily SMA10097.48
Daily SMA20097.05
Levels
Previous Daily High98.55
Previous Daily Low98.16
Previous Weekly High98.45
Previous Weekly Low97.59
Previous Monthly High98.68
Previous Monthly Low96.28
Daily Fibonacci 38.2%98.4
Daily Fibonacci 61.8%98.31
Daily Pivot Point S198.22
Daily Pivot Point S298
Daily Pivot Point S397.83
Daily Pivot Point R198.61
Daily Pivot Point R298.78
Daily Pivot Point R399

Author

Flavio Tosti

Flavio Tosti

Independent Analyst

 

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