Singapore Dollar: Range-bound trading outlook against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann expect USD/SGD to remain range-bound near 1.2785. In the 24-hour view, the pair is seen holding between key levels as downward momentum has stalled. Over the next 1–3 weeks, they still anticipate trading between 1.2775 and 1.2835, with a close below 1.2775 opening downside toward 1.2755. A clearer trend needs a sustained break of 1.2855 or 1.2755.

Dollar-Singapore Dollar stays sideways

"24-HOUR VIEW: When USD was at 1.2795 in the early Asian session last Friday, we indicated that USD “is likely to edge lower.” However, we stated that “given the mild downward pressure, any decline is unlikely to break below the major support at 1.2775.” USD declined more than expected to 1.2771 before settling 0.15% lower at 1.2781. There has been no further increase in downward momentum, and instead of declining further today, USD is more likely to trade in a range between 1.2775 and 1.2800."

"1-3 WEEKS VIEW: Our most recent narrative was from last Tuesday (27 Oct, spot at 1.2810), when we highlighted that USD “is likely to trade between 1.2775 and 1.2835.” On Friday, USD broke below 1.2775 with a low of 1.2771 before recovering. Despite breaching the support level, there has been no clear increase in downward momentum. For the time being, we continue to hold the view that USD is likely to trade in a range between 1.2775 and 1.2835. Looking ahead, should USD close below 1.2775, it would then likely decline toward the next support level at 1.2755."