Session Overlap Overview
Asian-European
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EAT
1 hour overlap - Limited for Kenya
London-New York
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM EAT
4 hours - Perfect for Kenya
European-NY
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM EAT
Same as London-NY
| Overlap Period | Kenya Time | Duration | Liquidity | Volatility | Best Pairs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian-European | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 1 hour | Medium | Medium | EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY |
| London-New York | 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 4 hours | Very High | Very High | EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CHF |
London-New York Overlap (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM EAT)
Perfect Timing for Kenyan Traders
This 4-hour overlap period offers the highest liquidity and volatility, occurring during convenient afternoon hours for Kenyan traders.
Market Characteristics
- • Highest daily volume (60% of total)
- • Tightest spreads on major pairs
- • Maximum price movement potential
- • Best execution for large orders
- • Major economic news releases
Optimal Currency Pairs
EUR/USD Excellent
GBP/USD Excellent
USD/CHF Very Good
USD/CAD Very Good
EUR/GBP Good
London-NY Overlap Trading Strategies
1. Breakout Strategy
Setup
- • Identify key support/resistance levels
- • Wait for price consolidation before overlap
- • Set pending orders above/below levels
- • Use 15-30 minute timeframes
Execution
- • Enter on confirmed breakout with volume
- • Set stop loss below/above breakout level
- • Target 1:2 or 1:3 risk-reward ratio
- • Trail stops as price moves favorably
2. Momentum Strategy
Setup
- • Use RSI and MACD indicators
- • Look for strong directional moves
- • Confirm with moving average alignment
- • Check for news catalysts
Execution
- • Enter on pullbacks in trending markets
- • Use tight stops (20-30 pips)
- • Scale out profits at key levels
- • Hold core position for larger moves
3. News Trading Strategy
Pre-News Setup
- • Monitor economic calendar closely
- • Reduce position sizes by 50%
- • Set straddle orders around current price
- • Prepare for high volatility
Post-News Execution
- • Wait for initial spike to settle
- • Trade in direction of news surprise
- • Use wider stops (50-80 pips)
- • Take quick profits on extreme moves
Asian-European Overlap (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EAT)
Limited but Manageable for Kenya
This 1-hour overlap occurs during morning hours in Kenya, offering moderate opportunities with lower risk.
Market Characteristics
- • Moderate liquidity increase
- • European market opening volatility
- • Asian session position adjustments
- • Early European economic data
Best Currency Pairs
EUR/JPY Excellent
GBP/JPY Very Good
AUD/JPY Very Good
EUR/AUD Good
Asian-European Overlap Strategy
Range Breakout Approach
- • Identify Asian session ranges
- • Wait for European open breakout
- • Use smaller position sizes
- • Target 30-50 pip moves
Risk Management
- • Use tight stops (15-25 pips)
- • Quick profit taking approach
- • Monitor for false breakouts
- • Prepare for European session
Advanced Overlap Trading Strategies
Multi-Timeframe Analysis
Higher Timeframe (4H/Daily)
- • Identify overall trend direction
- • Mark key support/resistance
- • Determine major market structure
Medium Timeframe (1H)
- • Find entry opportunities
- • Confirm trend alignment
- • Set initial stop losses
Lower Timeframe (15M)
- • Fine-tune entry timing
- • Monitor price action
- • Manage active positions
Volume-Based Strategy
Volume Indicators
- • Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP)
- • On-Balance Volume (OBV)
- • Volume Rate of Change
- • Accumulation/Distribution Line
Trading Rules
- • Enter only with volume confirmation
- • Avoid trading during low volume
- • Use volume spikes for entries
- • Exit when volume decreases
Correlation Strategy
Positive Correlations
- • EUR/USD and GBP/USD (0.85)
- • AUD/USD and NZD/USD (0.87)
- • USD/CHF and USD/JPY (0.68)
Negative Correlations
- • EUR/USD and USD/CHF (-0.95)
- • GBP/USD and USD/CHF (-0.82)
- • AUD/USD and USD/JPY (-0.67)
Kenya's Overlap Trading Advantages
Timing Advantages
- ✓ London-NY overlap during afternoon (3-7 PM)
- ✓ No need for overnight trading
- ✓ Major economic news during business hours
- ✓ Asian-European overlap in morning (8-9 AM)
- ✓ Weekend preparation time
Strategic Benefits
- ✓ Access to highest liquidity periods
- ✓ Tightest spreads on major pairs
- ✓ Maximum volatility for profit potential
- ✓ Better order execution
- ✓ Multiple trading opportunities daily
Optimal Daily Schedule
Morning (8:00-9:00 AM)
Asian-European overlap trading
Afternoon (3:00-7:00 PM)
London-NY overlap - main session
Evening (7:00-10:00 PM)
Position management and analysis
Overlap Trading Risk Management
High-Risk Periods
Session overlaps bring increased volatility and risk. Proper risk management is crucial for long-term success.
Position Sizing
| Overlap | Risk % |
|---|---|
| Asian-European | 1-1.5% |
| London-NY | 0.5-1% |
| News Events | 0.25-0.5% |
Stop Loss Guidelines
Breakout Trades: 20-40 pips
Momentum Trades: 30-50 pips
News Trades: 50-80 pips
Range Trades: 15-25 pips
Essential Tools and Indicators
Trend Indicators
- • Moving Averages (20, 50, 200)
- • MACD
- • ADX
- • Parabolic SAR
- • Ichimoku Cloud
Momentum Indicators
- • RSI
- • Stochastic
- • Williams %R
- • CCI
- • Momentum Oscillator
Volume Indicators
- • VWAP
- • On-Balance Volume
- • Volume Rate of Change
- • Accumulation/Distribution
- • Money Flow Index