AUDUSD Technical Analysis Summary
Published on 21/10/2026 by Greg Michalowski
Current Market Overview
The AUDUSD currency pair has shown a steady recovery since hitting a low of 0.6894 last Thursday, marking its lowest point since early July. Despite some minor corrections, buyers have been actively pushing the price higher. As of the latest session, the Australian dollar (AUD) is the strongest among major currencies against the US dollar (USD).
Technical Resistance Encountered
The recent rally has encountered a significant technical barrier at the 100-day moving average, currently positioned at 0.70332. The session high reached 0.7036 before sellers began to exert pressure at this level, leading to a decline in price.
Price Movement and Key Levels
Following the rejection at the 100-day moving average, the price has retraced to 0.70185, falling below the 38.2% retracement level of the decline from the September high at 0.7025, as well as the lower boundary of a swing area at 0.7020. This situation opens the door for sellers, but they must build on this momentum.
Downside Roadmap for Sellers
For traders anticipating a potential high, the following steps are crucial:
- Maintain a position below the 100-day moving average at 0.70332 to confirm the rejection and provide a risk-defining level for sellers.
- Build momentum below the 0.7025–0.7020 range, which has already been breached, to extend the downward movement.
- Break below last week’s high at 0.70125 to further weaken the bullish case.
If these conditions are met, the next downside targets are the swing area between 0.6989 and 0.6994, followed by the 100- and 200-hour moving averages.
Potential Upside Scenarios
Conversely, if the price moves back above the 100-day moving average at 0.70332 and maintains that position, buyers could regain control and challenge the 200-day moving average at 0.7047. A further target would be the 50% midpoint of the decline from the September high at 0.70654.
Conclusion and Educational Takeaway
The key takeaway from this analysis is the distinction between reaching resistance and confirming a reversal. While the 100-day moving average has attracted sellers, mere rejection does not establish a lasting high. Sellers need to demonstrate follow-through below nearby retracement and swing levels to solidify their position. Without such progress, the current price action may simply represent a correction within the broader rebound from last week’s low.