R 16.52
+0.0321 (+0.195%)
At Close: Jul 31, 2026
Strong Carry Trade: USD/ZAR Under Pressure Ahead of Key Rate Decision
04:44am, Thursday, 23'rd Jul 2026
Despite the USD being stronger than most major currencies, the USD/ZAR is down over 6% this year with a notable barrier near 16.20 recently.
Rand (USD/ZAR) Forecast: Can the Downtrend Survive a Hawkish Fed and the SARB Decision?
04:01pm, Wednesday, 22'nd Jul 2026
The rand enters the back half of July with two rate decisions stacked days apart, and the pair is caught between them.
USD/ZAR forecast: falling wedge points to a South African rand pullback
02:11am, Thursday, 09'th Jul 2026
The USD/ZAR exchange rate rose by a few pips today, July 9, as crude oil prices rose following the new strikes in the Middle East. It jumped to 16.50 on Wednesday and then pulled back a bit to 16.37.
Why The Rand Just Hit A Speed Bump And What It Means For USD/ZAR
09:09am, Wednesday, 08'th Jul 2026
After being on a downtrend since late June, USD/ZAR is getting its grip back with nearly 1% gain in the last 12 hours.
Dollar-Rand Forecast: Rating Upgrades Could Boost the ZAR
11:30am, Saturday, 04'th Jul 2026
The South African Rand has strengthened in recent weeks, with the US Dollar to Rand (USD/ZAR) exchange rate falling towards 16.23 after retreating more than 2% since the start of the year. Citi expect
USD/ZAR: South African rand outlook as SARB governor hints at rate hikes
07:24am, Wednesday, 01'st Jul 2026
The USD/ZAR pair was little changed on July 1 as traders reacted to hawkish remarks by South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago, who spoke at the European Central Bank (ECB) forum i
USD/ZAR Forecast Note for the Week
11:21am, Tuesday, 30'th Jun 2026
Traders are exercising caution on the USD/ZAR ahead of two high-profile risk events this week, even as a bullish chart pattern evolves.
South African Rand: USD/ZAR rally selling strategy stays in focus – Societe Generale
07:38am, Tuesday, 16'th Jun 2026
South African Rand: USD/ZAR rally selling strategy stays in focus – Societe Generale
South African Rand: Growth quality weighs on ZAR – Commerzbank
07:57am, Wednesday, 10'th Jun 2026
South African Rand: Growth quality weighs on ZAR – Commerzbank
USD/ZAR forecast: rand outlook as South African inflation jumps to 4%
04:27am, Wednesday, 20'th May 2026
The USD/ZAR exchange rate remained in a narrow range this month, even as the US Dollar Index (DXY) continued its strong rally. This consolidation may end soon as South Africa's inflation rises and a c
USD/ZAR Forecast: Can the Dollar Break 16.60 as Rand Volatility Builds? - 15 May 2026
05:21am, Friday, 15'th May 2026
USD/ZAR remains choppy but supported near 16.20–16.25, with 16.60 as the key resistance level and energy risks keeping rand volatility elevated.
USD/ZAR forecast: Rand outlook amid Ramaphosa impeachment risks
01:56am, Monday, 11'th May 2026
The USD/ZAR exchange rate will be in the spotlight this week as investors react to a recent court ruling that raised impeachment risks for President Cyril Ramaphosa. It was trading at 16.43, down from
USD/JPY, USD/MXN and USD/ZAR Forecasts – US Dollar Drops with Rates in the US
09:43am, Wednesday, 06'th May 2026
The US dollar fell significantly during the early part of Wednesday trading, with the yields in America playing a large role in the move.
USD/ZAR forecast: South African rand surges as a carry trade emerges
05:04am, Wednesday, 06'th May 2026
The South African rand continued its strong momentum today, reaching its lowest level since April 22nd as a carry trade opportunity emerged. The USD/ZAR pair dropped to 16.4, down sharply from the yea
US 10-Year Yield, USD/ZAR, USD/JPY and HG Forecasts – Rates Pull Back to Kick Off Thursday
07:11am, Thursday, 30'th Apr 2026
The interest rate markets continue to cause the other markets to move. Thursday is showing signs of risk appetite improving, at least for the moment.
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