USDJPY Analysis – April 9, 2011

USDJPY’s upward move from 76.40 extended to as high as 85.51. Support is at 83.85, as long as this level holds, uptrend could be expected to continue, and next target would be at 87.50 area. However, a break below 83.85 will indicate that a cycle top has been formed at 85.51 level on daily chart, then pullback towards 80.00 could be seen.

For long term analysis, USDJPY is in consolidation of long term downtrend from 124.16 (2007 high). Range trading between 76.40 and 90.00 is expected in next several months.

usdjpy daily chart