Spot price of DDR2 posted an unexpected rebound this week (May 31-June 4) amid speculative trading at the Greater China region, according to the latest data.
The spot price of 1Gb DDR2 posted a 3% growth this week, averaging at US$2.20 in the noon session of June 4. The price of 1Gb DDR3, on the contrary, dropped by 4% to US$2.48.
Following leading memory module makers' price hikes for 2GB DDR2 modules, some traders/brokers, who were aiming to push prices higher, rushed to make transactions which thus resulted in a 4% ASP hike within a single day on Thursday, observed. More similar kinds of speculative trading were seen, implying DDR2 ASP is subject to a stronger raise, the firm added.
However, research institute said it believes the unexpected price rebound to be temporary due to an absence of a strong price catalyst and an expected weakening price trend in the contract market. As long as leading memory module makers do not keep raising their quotes next week, traders/brokers may start selling their parts to channels again.