How to Use Fibonacci Retracement
What is Fibonacci Retracement?
Fibonacci retracement is based on the mathematical sequence discovered by Leonardo Fibonacci. In forex trading, it predicts where price may retrace (pull back) before continuing its original trend. The most important levels are 38.2%, 50%, and 61.8%. For Togo traders, this tool works well on USD pairs like EUR/USD and GBP/USD.
How to Draw Fibonacci Retracement
To draw it, identify a clear swing high and swing low on your chart. Use the Fibonacci drawing tool on MT4 or TradingView. Click and drag from the start of the trend to the end. The levels will appear automatically. For example, if EUR/USD moves from 1.1000 to 1.1200, the 61.8% retracement level would be around 1.1076.
Key Levels to Watch
The 61.8% level is often the strongest support/resistance. The 50% level is psychological, while 38.2% is a minor retracement. Togo traders should combine Fibonacci with candlestick patterns (like doji or engulfing) for confirmation. Avoid relying solely on Fibonacci — use it with trend lines or moving averages.
Practical Example for Togo Traders
Suppose USD/XOF (CFA franc) is not directly traded, but you can apply Fibonacci to USD/CHF. If USD/CHF rallies from 0.8800 to 0.9000, draw retracement from low to high. A bounce at 61.8% (0.8924) could be a buy entry. Set stop loss below the 78.6% level (0.8956) and take profit at the previous high (0.9000).