KOSPI Daily Analysis — 2026-08-13
Session: ClosingLatest
- Close
- 6,779.53
- Change
- 3.05%
- 1W Change
- 7.67%
- 20D Change
- -6.93%
- EMA20
- 6,605.87
- EMA50
- 6,987.99
- EMA200
- 6,071.17
- RSI (14)
- 50.6
- ATR (14)
- 421.62
- Volatility (20D)
- 95.64%
- Distance from 20D High
- -5.39%
- Advancers
- —
- Decliners
- —
- Volume
- 371,920
- VIX
- 14.55
- US10Y
- 4.68%
- DXY
- 100.01
The index closed sharply higher, extending a strong weekly rebound, though it remains below its 20-day high.
Market Drivers
The move is driven by a broad risk-on sentiment, with improving momentum and a notable recovery from recent lows.
Trend Interpretation
Price is above the 20-day and 200-day averages but below the 50-day average, indicating a medium-term corrective phase within a longer-term uptrend.
Risk Factors
Elevated volatility and a high ATR suggest potential for sharp swings. The index is still below its 20-day high, indicating overhead resistance.
Bullish
If momentum persists and the index reclaims the 50-day average, it could challenge recent highs and resume the longer-term uptrend.
Neutral
The index may consolidate between the 20-day and 50-day averages, with range-bound trading as investors digest recent gains.
Risk
A failure to hold above the 20-day average could lead to a retest of lower supports, especially if volatility spikes.