OHLC price action analysis for 2026-08-18: NEPSE opened 2644.41, high 2646.86, low 2616.17, closed 2622.48. 6 stocks closed at day high. Key support and resistance levels explained.
NEPSE Key Levels & Price Action — 2026-08-18
NEPSE closed at 2622.48, down -19.34 points (-0.73%) from the previous close of 2641.82. The index traded between 2616.17 (low) and 2646.86 (high), opening at 2644.41.
Understanding price action through today's OHLC data and key support/resistance levels.
Top Gainers — OHLC Analysis
| Symbol | Open | High | Low | Close | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAPIL | 456.5 | 524.6 | 456.5 | 524.6 | Closed at High (Strong) |
| MEPDL | 540.3 | 603.2 | 540.3 | 603.2 | Closed at High (Strong) |
| MEHL | 270 | 285 | 267 | 282.9 | Upper Half Close (Bullish) |
| MMKJL | 435 | 455 | 430 | 455 | Closed at High (Strong) |
| NLO | 277.4 | 277.4 | 277.4 | 277.4 | Closed at High (Strong) |
Top Losers — OHLC Analysis
| Symbol | Open | High | Low | Close | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMJC | 456 | 456 | 426.8 | 429 | Lower Half Close (Bearish) |
| KKHC | 340 | 340 | 298 | 299.9 | Lower Half Close (Bearish) |
| SAPDBL | 782 | 782 | 730 | 730 | Closed at Low (Weak) |
| HATHY | 658 | 668 | 615 | 618.9 | Lower Half Close (Bearish) |
| SAIL | 1127.9 | 1127.9 | 1022 | 1025 | Lower Half Close (Bearish) |
Key Support & Resistance Levels
- SAPIL: Support: Rs. 456.5 | Resistance: Rs. 524.6 | Prev Close: Rs. 456.2
- MEPDL: Support: Rs. 540.3 | Resistance: Rs. 603.2 | Prev Close: Rs. 524.6
- MEHL: Support: Rs. 267 | Resistance: Rs. 285 | Prev Close: Rs. 270
- MMKJL: Support: Rs. 430 | Resistance: Rs. 455 | Prev Close: Rs. 439
- SMJC: Support: Rs. 426.8 | Resistance: Rs. 456 | Prev Close: Rs. 480
- KKHC: Support: Rs. 298 | Resistance: Rs. 340 | Prev Close: Rs. 331
- SAPDBL: Support: Rs. 730 | Resistance: Rs. 782 | Prev Close: Rs. 782
- HATHY: Support: Rs. 615 | Resistance: Rs. 668 | Prev Close: Rs. 652.6
Reading the Patterns
- Close at High: 6 stocks — strong buying, likely continuation
- Close at Low: 4 stocks — persistent selling
- Long lower shadow (hammer): Stocks that opened low but recovered — potential reversal signals
Conclusion
OHLC data reveals conviction levels. Stocks closing at highs (like SAPIL) show strong demand, while those at lows indicate supply pressure. Use these levels for next-session trading decisions.