The Top 10 of the Ranking and Rating list for the coming week shows the following stronger currencies being well represented for going long: the NZD(3X) with the CAD(3X) and the EUR(3X). The weaker currencies are the USD(4X) followed by the CHF(3X) with the GBP(3X).
By diversifying a nice combination can be traded in the coming week like e.g.:

• NZD/USD with the EUR/GBP
• USD/CAD with the GBP/NZD

Ranking and Rating list

Analysis based on TA charts for all the major currency pairs. Every week the Forex ranking rating list will be prepared for the weekend. All the relevant Time Frames will be analyzed and the ATR and Pip value will be set.

For analyzing the best pairs to trade looking from a longer-term perspective the last 13 weeks Currency Classification can be used in support.
This was updated on 30 July 2017 and is provided here for reference purposes:
Strong: EUR, NZD and CHF. The preferred range is from 6 to 8.
Neutral: AUD, CAD. The preferred range is 4 to 5.
Weak: USD, JPY, GBP, AUD. The preferred range is from 1 to 3.

When comparing the 13 weeks Currency Classification with the pairs mentioned in the Ranking List above some would then become less interesting. On the other hand, these pairs are at the top of the list partly also because of their volatility. It seems best to take positions for a short period then and take advantage of the high price movements.
With the FxTaTrader Strategy, these pairs are not traded because these would be trades in the 4 Hour chart or in a lower Time Frame. Nevertheless, they may offer good chances for the short term trader.

Currency Score Chart

The Currency Score analysis is one of the parameters used for the Ranking and Rating list which is published also in this article. The Currency Score is my analysis on the 8 major currencies based on the technical analysis charts using the MACD and Ichimoku indicator on 4 Time Frames: the monthly, weekly, daily and 4 hours. The result of the technical analysis is the screenshot here below.

When comparing the 13 weeks Currency Classification with the recent Currency Score, as provided in the image above, we can determine the deviations. In the article "Forex Strength and Comparison" this is analyzed in more detail.

Chart of the Week
 

The Chart for this week is the EUR/GBP Daily chart.

1. Price is above the Tenkan-Sen and clearly in an uptrend, it is consolidating at the moment around the last top.
2. A nice buy opportunity would be on pullback around the area where the Kijun-Sen is now and the yellow dotted line. This is around 0,8850 and 0,8870.
   The yellow dotted line is connecting recent highs, open, close and fractals and seems a support near the Kijun-Sen.
3. The MACD should then go back to the signal line.

The PSAR is positive for taking long positions and the MACD is showing strength after a period of consolidation.
After the pullback around 0,8860 (+/- 10 Pips) the 4H. chart may offer good information for the entry price. There is then a range of +100 Pips to the last top and taking profit below that top seems realistic.

• This is a pair that fits best in Point 1 of the Comparison Table Guide which you can also read here below.
  • First of all better-classified currencies in combination with weaker-classified currencies can always be traded. The Currency Score difference may be negative. In that case, the trade should be made after a pullback. In other words, a trade can then only take place after a recovery and the main trend being confirmed again.
• The EUR is a Strong currency and the GBP a Weak currency, the Currency Score Difference is 3.

For more information about the "Comparison Table Guide" read my other Weekly article called the "Forex Strength and Comparison".