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USD/ZAR

US dollar to South African rand exchange rate; high-beta EM currency tracking gold, platinum, and global risk appetite.

ByConvex Research Desk·Edited byBen Bleierⓘ·

The USD/ZAR is currently 16.21, last updated .

16.21
1W -0.35%1M -1.32%3M -1.99%
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Statistical forecast 2026
Model-based central estimate, 68% and 95% confidence bands for USD/ZAR, blended across current macro regimes.
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Emerging markets amplify every dollar and rate cycle. Central banks in Brazil, Mexico, and Turkey have typically led the Fed by months, cutting or hiking before the U.S. does. FX volatility vs the dollar is the dominant driver of EM equity and debt returns, so tracking local rates, inflation, and currency together is essential for separating idiosyncratic stress from generic dollar strength.

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DateValueChange
May 29, 202616.21-0.35%
May 28, 202616.27-0.65%
May 27, 202616.37-0.12%
May 26, 202616.39-0.34%
May 22, 202616.45-0.45%
May 21, 202616.52+0.25%
May 20, 202616.48-1.38%
May 19, 202616.71+0.54%
May 18, 202616.62-0.43%
May 15, 202616.69+1.38%
May 14, 202616.46+0.35%
May 13, 202616.41-0.83%
May 12, 202616.54+0.79%
May 11, 202616.41+0.07%
May 8, 202616.4+0.23%
May 7, 202616.37-0.37%
May 6, 202616.43-1.27%
May 5, 202616.64-1.14%
May 4, 202616.83+1.48%
May 1, 202616.58-0.69%
Apr 30, 202616.7-0.36%
Apr 29, 202616.76+1.48%
Apr 28, 202616.51-0.14%
Apr 27, 202616.54—

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Frequently Asked Questions

▶What is USD/ZAR?
US dollar to South African rand exchange rate; high-beta EM currency tracking gold, platinum, and global risk appetite.
▶How does USD/ZAR relate to em fx?
USD/ZAR is part of the EM FX category. Emerging markets amplify every dollar and rate cycle. Central banks in Brazil, Mexico, and Turkey have typically led the Fed by months, cutting or hiking before the U.S. does. FX volatility vs the dollar is the dominant driver of EM equity and debt returns, so tracking local rates, inflation, and currency together is essential for separating idiosyncratic stress from generic dollar strength.
▶How often is USD/ZAR updated?
USD/ZAR is updated once per day after market close. Each metric page on Convex shows the exact time of the last data update and provides historical data going back up to five years.
▶Where does Convex source USD/ZAR data?
Convex sources USD/ZAR data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API, maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Data is fetched automatically and displayed alongside interactive charts, AI analysis, and historical context.
▶What can I do on the USD/ZAR chart page?
The USD/ZAR page includes an interactive chart with selectable time ranges (1 month to 5 years), percentage changes over multiple timeframes, a table of recent readings, AI-generated analysis, and links to related metrics and comparisons.
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