August 17 news
On August 16, 2026, the price of hydrofluoric acid in China was in a fluctuating trend, showing a short-term bearish correction. Today, the 5-day and 10-day moving averages remained unchanged, while the 20-day moving average showed a significant decline. The changes in the moving averages across different periods were not consistent, failing to form a clear signal of an upward or downward trend. At the same time, the current price of hydrofluoric acid is at a high level for the one-year, three-month, and sixty-day cycles, with limited room for further increases. The pressure for a short-term correction is relatively prominent, and the market is mainly characterized by high-level fluctuation and correction.
I. Data on Changes in Mean Differences
| Average Difference Type | Today's Value (2026-08-16) | Yesterday's Value (2026-08-15) | Direction of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-day Average Difference (D5) | 0.00 | 0.00 | No change |
| 10-day Average Difference (D10) | 0.00 | 0.00 | No change |
| 20-day Average Difference (D20) | 30.00 | 60.00 | - |
II. Signal State Determination
The direction of the changes in the three cycles of the average differences was not completely consistent. The 5-day and 10-day average differences remained stable without fluctuation, while only the 20-day average difference showed a significant decline. This does not meet the criteria for a clear one-sided trend. The overall judgment is that the current Chinese market is in a state of fluctuation, with the trend falling into the category of a deep correction, showing a generally bearish correction characteristic.
Three, Conclusions on Trend Directions
Trends and directions within China are as follows:
The current price of hydrofluoric acid as a whole maintains an oscillating pattern. The core basis is that the short-term 5-day and 10-day average differences are the same as yesterday, indicating no upward or downward momentum in the short term; the mid-term 20-day average difference has significantly decreased compared to yesterday, putting pressure on the overall market. The signals from the average differences across different periods are divergent and have not formed a consistent trend, thus not constituting a clear upward or downward trend. Coupled with the downward trend of the mid-term average difference, the overall market in China is bearish, and in the short term, the focus will be on a corrective and recovery phase.
IV. Price, Location, and Spatial Reference
From a multi-cycle price perspective, the current hydrofluoric acid price is at a high level (5th tier) in the three major cycles of 1 year, 3 months, and 60 days. In a state of high prices, the room for further increases is very limited, and the accumulated risk of a pullback continues to be released, making the short-term market correction pressure relatively prominent.
Five, Trend Reference Chart
VI. Risk Warning
This report's data analysis, trend judgments, and market conclusions are for reference in industry conditions only and do not constitute any investment or trading advice. The price trend of hydrofluoric acid is influenced by multiple factors including the supply and demand fundamentals, raw material prices, market sentiment, industry policies, and the macro environment. There is uncertainty in future prices, so please make cautious decisions regarding any related actions.
