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USDINR Analysis (8th to 12th June 2026)

USDINR ended the week (5^th June’26) virtually unchanged at 94.96, despite significant intra-week volatility between 94.73 and 95.80.  The inability to sustain above 95.80 confirms the presence of strong exporter supply and likely RBI discomfort with excessive depreciation. Meanwhile, the defense of the 94.70–94.80 area indicates continued demand from importers and possible reserve accumulation by RBI.  The modest rise in implied volatility from 6.20% to 6.30% suggests the market is pricing slightly higher event risk ahead, likely driven by:

• RBI's surprise accommodative stance

• Global bond yield movements

• Fed rate expectations

• Crude oil price volatility

• FPI debt and equity flows

The broader structure remains range-bound with a slight downside bias for USDINR.

Technical Analysis

Candlestick	Key Levels	Trading Bias
The weekly candle formed a long-range indecisive candle (Doji-like structure). Key observations: Failure to sustain above 95.80 Repeated buying near 94.75 Flat weekly close Market awaiting fresh macro catalyst This indicates consolidation rather than trend reversal.	Resistance Zones 95.30 - Significance Level 95.80 - Immediate resistance 95.80 - Weekly high 96.00 - Psychological barrier 96.40 - Breakout zone Support Zones 94.75 - Significance Level 94.50 - Immediate support 94.20 - Strong support 93.80 - RBI comfort zone	Below 95.30 Bias remains mildly INR Positive. Target 1:  94.75 Target 2 :  94.50 Above 95.80 Fresh bullish momentum likely. Target 1: 96.25 Target 2: 96.75

Implied Volatility Analysis

IV : 6.20% to 6.30%. – Interpretation

• Slight increase in uncertainty.

• Hedging costs remain historically attractive.

• Option structures continue to offer value.

Treasury Implication

• Importers: Option premiums still relatively cheap. Consider adding protection before any Fed-driven USD strength.

• Exporters: Opportunity to monetize volatility through structured hedges. Maintain flexibility rather than locking entire exposure.

Hedging Strategy

Importer	Exporter
Near-Term Exposure (0–2 Months) Current spot correction offers attractive hedging opportunities. Hedge Ratio: 30% – 50% Target (hedge zone: 94.30 – 94.80) Instruments: Forward contracts Participating forwards Call spread Medium-Term Exposure (2–3 Months) Hedge Ratio: 20%–40% Recommended: Layered Forwards Range Forwards Participating Forwards	Near-Term Receivables Since USDINR corrected sharply: Hedge Ratio: 30–40% Strategy: Staggered forward sales. Again Utilize rallies toward 95.50–95.80. Medium-Term Receivables Hedge Ratio: 40% - 50% Recommended: Zero Cost Collars Seagull structures Participating forwards Increase hedge cover is spot trade above 95.80

Scenario Matrix

Scenario	Probability	USDINR Target
Range Bound	55%	94.50–95.80
INR Strength	25%	94.00–94.50
USD Recovery	25%	95.80–96.25

Interest Rate Swap (IRS) Weekly Snapshot 

The USD swap curve shifted higher across all maturities. Indicates, Markets are pushing back expectations of aggressive Fed cuts, Sticky inflation concerns remain, Long-term USD funding costs have risen.

Indian Corporate with ECBs linked to SOFR should evaluate: Fixed-rate conversion opportunities, Cross-currency swap strategies, early refinancing where feasible.

Tenor	Previous Week	Current Week	Change
1Y	4.104%	4.122%	+1.8 bps
2Y	4.151%	4.194%	+4.3 bps
5Y	4.152%	4.198%	+4.6 bps
10Y	4.344%	4.383%	+3.9 bps

EUR IRS Curve 10Y EUR IRS: 2.98% → 3.06% (+8.3 bps)	GBP IRS Curve 10Y GBP IRS: 4.62% → 4.70% (+8.1 bps)	JPY IRS Curve 10Y JPY IRS: 2.50% → 2.51% (+1.2 bps)
ECB easing expectations are moderating. European rates are re-pricing higher. Treasury Implication Euro funding remains attractive versus USD. Good opportunity for Euro-based financing structures.	UK inflation concerns persist. Markets pricing slower Bank of England easing. Treasury Implication BP funding costs likely remain elevated. GBP borrowers should consider fixing rates.	BoJ normalization continues gradually. Yen funding remains cheapest. Treasury Implication For sophisticated treasury desks: JPY financing remains attractive. Monitor currency risk carefully as JPY volatility can offset funding advantages.

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Outlook: The balance of evidence suggests USDINR will remain trapped within 94.50–95.80 as RBI maintains orderly market conditions and global macro signals remain mixed. The rise in global IRS curves indicates markets are becoming less confident about aggressive rate cuts by major central banks. While this may provide short-term support to the USD, RBI's active presence should prevent excessive INR weakness.

Expected Trading Range: 94.30 – 95.70, Bias: Neutral to Mild INR Positive

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