The SA Rand had a rough year in 2015. The question now is are its fortunes set to change radically in the new year? We take a look at the fundamentals and technicals underpinning the currency's performance. 

January 7,2016

The rand exchange rate complex is witnessing notable declines as domestic economic risks rise sharply.

December 12,2015

The British pound has forced itself through a key resistance level against the SA rand, inviting further advances.

December 11,2015

A lowering of the credit-worthiness of the SA government bonds on Friday evening, increased fears the country’s sovereign debt could lose the touch-stone of investment grade and resulted in a strong sell-off in South African fixed income and further weakness in the rand.

December 8,2015

“If, as we believe, the start of the US tightening cycle passes by without significant disruption to EM FX, then the MXN and the ZAR are best placed to capitalise.” – HSBC Global Research

April 25,2016

A strengthening US dollar, decline in investor demand for South African debt and a potential Fitch downgrade should ensure the SA rand remains a laggard over coming months.

December 1,2015

The South African Rand has outperformed on global FX markets as the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) sought to arrest its decline.

November 22,2015

2016 exchange rate forecasts from Barclays have been released, and the South African rand is predicted to struggle in the next year.

November 14,2015