GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Hovers At Around 186.30s Awaiting Fresh Data

GBP/JPY trades flat around 186.31, within today’s 186.18/186.77 range.

Facing resistance at Tenkan-Sen (186.89), with 187.00 as next upside target.

Crossing above 187.73 from last Friday could aim for 188.00 resistance.

Dropping below this week’s low of 186.14 eyes 186.00, then Senkou Span A (185.36) and early February’s 185.22 low.

The GBP/JPY is virtually unchanged during the North American session, with the pair consolidating within a tight 186.18/186.77 range on Tuesday. At the time of writing, the pair exchanges hands at 186.31. The cross-pair trades directionless, awaiting fresh market data, capped on the upside by the Tenkan-Sen at 186.89, ahead of the psychological 187.00 figure. If buyers reclaim last Friday’s high of 187.73, that would pave the way to challenge 188.00.Conversely, if sellers drag the exchange rate below the current week’s low of 186.14, the next demand zone would be the 186.00 mark. If selling pressure extends below that area, the next support would be the Senkou Span A at 185.36, ahead of the February 1 low of 185.22. once those levels are cleared, 185.00 is up next.
 GBP/JPY Price Action – Daily Chart(Click on image to enlarge)

GBP/JPY Technical Levels
GBP/JPY

OVERVIEW Today last price 186.3 Today Daily Change -0.06 Today Daily Change % -0.03 Today daily open 186.36 TRENDS Daily SMA20 186.85 Daily SMA50 184.28 Daily SMA100 183.95 Daily SMA200 181.75 LEVELS Previous Daily High 187.67 Previous Daily Low 186.18 Previous Weekly High 188.3 Previous Weekly Low 185.23 Previous Monthly High 188.94 Previous Monthly Low 178.74 Daily Fibonacci 38.2% 186.75 Daily Fibonacci 61.8% 187.1 Daily Pivot Point S1 185.8 Daily Pivot Point S2 185.24 Daily Pivot Point S3 184.3 Daily Pivot Point R1 187.3 Daily Pivot Point R2 188.23 Daily Pivot Point R3 188.8

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