KOSPI Daily Analysis — 2026-08-17
Session: ClosingLatest
- Close
- 6,977.94
- Change
- 2.42%
- 1W Change
- 11.49%
- 20D Change
- 2.31%
- EMA20
- 6,644.22
- EMA50
- 6,988.87
- EMA200
- 6,081.79
- RSI (14)
- 53.3
- ATR (14)
- 405.62
- Volatility (20D)
- 93.39%
- Distance from 20D High
- -2.62%
- Advancers
- —
- Decliners
- —
- Volume
- 332,900
- VIX
- 14.25
- US10Y
- 4.70%
- DXY
- 99.50
The index shows a strong upward move with positive momentum, supported by a moderate volatility environment.
Market Drivers
The advance is broad-based, with market breadth favoring gains, while the dollar and bond yields remain stable, providing a supportive backdrop.
Trend Interpretation
Price is trading above the short-term moving average but slightly below the medium-term average, indicating a mixed trend with short-term strength.
Risk Factors
Key risks include a potential pullback from overbought conditions, a rise in volatility, or a shift in global risk sentiment.
Bullish
In a bullish scenario, sustained buying pressure could push the index above the medium-term average, confirming a new uptrend.
Neutral
In a neutral scenario, the index may consolidate within a range, with support from the short-term average and resistance near the medium-term average.
Risk
In a risk scenario, a break below the short-term average could trigger further downside, with volatility expanding.