AUDNZD hit a fresh 13-year high: Time for a pullback?

Following the RBA announcement, the AUDNZD surged to a new 13-year high of 1.2145 before retreating slightly. It currently hovers around 1.2130. The Australian dollar (AUD) remains the best-performing currency of 2026, having strengthened against the New Zealand dollar (NZD) in recent months, supported by the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) hawkish stance. Although bullish momentum remains strong, the pair is overextended on the higher timeframe, raising concerns about the rally's sustainability and the potential for a pullback.

RBA delivers another interest rate hike

The RBA increased its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.1%, citing persistent inflationary pressures. The decision was narrowly approved by the 9-member policy committee with a 5–4 vote. RBA governor Michele Bullock says there was “slightly” more demand in the economy, even before it made its decision to hike rates. “Higher petrol prices will add to inflation, but they’re not the reason for today’s decision,” she added.

AUDNZD technical forecast: Is a correction ahead?

Technically, upward momentum continues, but further gains may be limited. High-timeframe analysis suggests a potential pullback if the pair fails to sustain its upward trend. Despite the strong bullish momentum, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has risen above 80 on the weekly chart, indicating the pair is extremely overbought. This suggests a short-term decline may be imminent after this strong upside move.

On the downside, any pullback from higher levels would initially target 1.2100, below which the price could fall to the next support level, which is around 1.2050/45. This is an area where we could see a lot of market interest, so we'll need to pay close attention. If we break below this level, we could see a significant drop, possibly as low as 1.2000/1.1980. On the upper side, if the bullish trend continues, the pair might extend its rally towards the 1.2200 supply zone.

 

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