FxWirePro: GBP/AUD extends choppy trade around 200W SMA, breakout required for further upside

• GBP/AUD bounces off 20-DMA support, extends upside for 2nd straight session.
   
• The pair finds stiff resistance at 200W SMA at 1.8381. Price struggling to break above.
   
• The major is extending choppy trade around 200W SMA for the 4th consecutive week.
   
• Technical studies on weekly charts are biased higher. We see RSI strength at 70 levels and momentum is highly bullish.
   
• Breakout at 200W SMA could propel the pair higher. Scope then for test of channel top at 1.8775 ahead of 61.8% Fib at 1.9857.

Support levels - 1.8298 (5-DMA), 1.8208 (20-DMA), 1.7919 (50-DMA)

Resistance levels - 1.85, 1.8775 (channel top), 1.9080 (50% Fib)

Recommendation: Watch out for breakout above 200W SMA for further upside.

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