USD/CHF opened Monday at 0.78230 and closed Friday at 0.78383, gaining 15 pips or 0.19%. The pair traded between a weekly high of 0.78989 on Thursday and a low of 0.78075 on Monday. Volume peaked mid-week at 44,661 contracts before tapering to 8,002 on Friday.
The week's price action centered on Thursday's sharp reversal from 0.78989. After testing the 0.7900 psychological level, USD/CHF dropped 683 pips from the high to close at 0.78306. The move coincided with broader dollar weakness as traders positioned ahead of month-end flows.
China's central bank activity provided context for broader dollar moves. The PBOC set its USD/CNY reference rate significantly above the Reuters estimate on Friday, reflecting yuan weakness. While this typically supports the dollar, safe-haven flows into the franc dominated USD/CHF price action.
No high-impact events are scheduled for the coming week. Without major data releases, USD/CHF will likely track broader dollar sentiment and risk appetite. Watch for any unexpected central bank communications or geopolitical developments that could trigger safe-haven flows into the franc.
Current positioning shows 54.4% of traders are long USD/CHF while 45.6% are short. This modest long bias suggests the market expects the dollar to strengthen against the franc. However, the relatively balanced positioning leaves room for movement in either direction without triggering a positioning squeeze.
The weekly high at 0.78989 stands as immediate resistance. If price closes above it, the round 0.7900 level becomes the next test. On the downside, the weekly low at 0.78075 provides support. A break below would bring the 0.7800 handle into focus.
Byline: LHFX Research
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USDTRY traded in a narrow 384-pip range this week, closing virtually flat at 45.8940 as Turkish lira traded sideways.
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