Asian Session — JPY Pairs & Range Trading

Overview

The Asian session (Tokyo, Sydney, Hong Kong) tends to be quieter than London or New York but offers excellent range-trading opportunities for patient traders. JPY crosses such as USD/JPY, EUR/JPY, and GBP/JPY are the primary movers, while AUD and NZD pairs also see increased activity during the overlap with Australian markets. Ranges formed during the Asian session frequently act as support and resistance levels when London opens, so marking the Asian high and low is a common preparatory step. Pairing range-based entries with RSI or stochastic oscillators can help confirm overbought and oversold conditions within the session's lower-volatility environment.

Key Takeaways

• JPY crosses (USD/JPY, EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY) are the primary movers in the Asian session.
• AUD and NZD pairs see increased activity due to the overlap with Australian markets.
• Ranges formed during Asia often act as support/resistance when London opens.
• News from China, Japan, and Australia can cause sudden spikes — check our macro section for central bank schedules.

Practical Tips

• Range-trading strategies work well in the Asian session due to lower volatility.
• Mark the Asian high and low — London traders often target these levels.
• Watch for BOJ and RBA interest-rate decisions during this session.