South African Rand News Directory

Change is imperative if South Africa is to avoid losing its last investment grade credit rating but the ANC's weekend leadership election is too close to call.

December 13,2017

The Rand won a stay of execution in November and, with the winds of political change blowing, newfound stability should prevail in December. 

December 7,2017

• South African Rand Forecasts

Political and budget challenges could mean 2018 is another tough year for the Rand which could allow GBP/ZAR to break above 20.00.

December 5,2017

A leadership struggle in South Africa could impact on the Rand, whilst the Pound will probably take its cue from Brexit politics; meanwhile, indications from GBP/ZAR price charts are, sadly, contradictory.

December 4,2017

• GBP/ZAR

Strange but true: the Rand is strengthening, yet what could be propelling it higher and will it last?

November 29,2017

Despite a negative assessment from rating's agencies the Rand traded relatively mutedly versus the Pound, although the chart remains bullish suggesting Rand losses may follow.

November 27,2017

• GBP/ZAR

The South African currency is at risk of a sell-off on Friday as rating agencies decide whether to downgrade the country's credit rating or not, with potentially devastating consequences for its currency.

November 23,2017

With the election of a new President and a worsening credit rating the prospects for South Africa and its currency do not look bright, however, some currency analysts are questioning how much lower it can go.

November 21,2017