FX.co ★ GBP/USD. Technical Analysis for the Week of October 13–18

Trend Analysis

This week, from the level of 1.3355 (the closing price of the last weekly candle), the price may continue to move downward, targeting 1.3141 — the 38.2% retracement level (red dashed line). Upon testing this level, the price may rebound upward toward 1.3270 — the historical support level (light blue dashed line).

Figure 1: Weekly Chart

Comprehensive Analysis

• Indicator analysis – downward;
• Fibonacci levels – downward;
• Volumes – downward;
• Candlestick analysis – downward;
• Trend analysis – downward;
• Bollinger Bands – downward;
• Monthly chart – downward.

Overall Conclusion

Based on the weekly chart, the GBP/USD pair is most likely to show a downward trend during the week, with no upper shadow on the weekly black (bearish) candle (Monday — down) and the presence of a lower shadow by Friday (Friday — up).

Alternative Scenario

From the level of 1.3355 (closing price of the last weekly candle), the price may continue to move downward toward 1.3044 — a historical support level (light blue dashed line). Upon reaching this level, the price may start moving upward, targeting 1.3141 — the 38.2% retracement level (red dashed line).