USDJPY: Forecasting the Rally Based on Elliott Wave Structure

USDJPY extended the rally this week and exceeded the peak seen on 20th May 2020. In this article, we would look at the forecast from start of the week and how we called it higher. We will show some charts presented to clients this week and explain the reason for calling the extension higher and also talk about what we are expecting next in the pair.

USDJPY 1 June 1 Hour London Elliott Wave Analysis

Chart below shows a double correction in wave 2 ended at 10.704 which was followed by a 5 waves rally which we labelled as wave ((i)), first wave of wave 3 higher. Pair experienced a pull back heading into the London update on Monday, we expected the pull back to complete above 107.04 and pair to resume higher in wave ((iii)) of 3.

USDJPY 1 June 1 Hour Elliott Wave Analysis

USDJPY 2 June 1 Hour London Elliott Wave Analysis

USDJPY 2 June 1 Hour Elliott Wave Analysis

USDJPY 2 June 1 Hour Midday Elliott Wave Analysis

USDJPY 2 June 1 Hour Midday Elliott Wave Analysis

USDJPY 3 June 1 Hour London Elliott Wave Analysis

USDJPY 3 June 1 Hour London Elliott Wave Analysis

It’s the best to trade on the 5 wave, to predict its range it’s the best to use the 3 previous waves. Elliot waves are interesting btw, but they’re good only in the way when market is steady, without black swans.