USDZAR-BUY strategy 6 hourly chart GANNThe pair still has pressure, and am not removing the idea that we may see lower test, and the lower levels 17.2500-17.3150 should be seen as potential BUY levels. Indicators are negative, but the direction indicators feel we will see higher over time.
Strategy BUY @ 17.2850-17.3350 and take profit
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The U.S. Dollar vs. the South African Rand. The Rand was and became legal tender in the late 50’s to early 60’s for South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho and Namibia after moving away from the Pound. After the apartheid era sanctions the Rand experienced a great deal of volatility and depreciation.
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USDZAR-BUY strategy 6 hourly chart Heikin AshiThe pair has moved lower than my expectation. However, it does not change the overall idea, and even though indicators are slightly negative, the oversold state should warn us of possible change of direction. Keeping GOLD in mind, I prefer to be long side.
Strategy BUY @ 17.3350-17.3750 and take pr
USD/ZAR Analysis (290 words) The USD/ZAR exchange rate is curreUSD/ZAR Analysis (290 words)
The USD/ZAR exchange rate is currently being shaped by a volatile interplay of three dominant forces. **U.S. dollar strength** serves as the primary driver, as persistent inflation has compelled markets to significantly delay expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
USDZAR Long trading opportunity(swing-trading) 5I expect a swing of about 50cents-70cents all the way up to R17.65 to R17.90+- per dollar, expecting the ZAR to weaken in the short term within a month to a few months(maybe more than a month not more than 3 months) to R17.65 to 17.90+-
I am risking money but it is not a big portion of my portfolio
Bullish reversal off major support?USD/ZAR has bounced off the pivot and could rise to the 1st resistance.
Pivot: 17.48002
1st Support: 17.38034
1st Resistance: 17.63326
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USDZAR-BUY strategy 3 Hourly chart The pair has moved sharply lower due to GOLD price and I am still convinced the metal is carried away to the extreme. this means we should have caution in SELL this pair, as I feel we still may see move back above 18.1000 at some point, and short-term near 17.9350 again.
Strategy BUY @ 17.4350-17.4
USD/ZAR - Is it possible we could see R16.20 again?Finally an analysis, I am hoping to work out with the ZAR.
We are expecting further downside for the USD against the ZAR
M Formation
Price <20 and 200MA
Target R16.20
Is it possible?
Here are some fundamental factors.
💵 Weaker US dollar thanks to soft US labor data → Poor non-farm payroll & j
The dance between the USDZAR and (ZA10Y - US10Y)The chart shows the relationship between the USDZAR and the yield differential between the SA 10-year and the US 10-year (ZA10Y – US10Y).
2025 has been a wild ride for the rand and it has managed to put up a remarkable recovery in the 2Q2025 but where to now for the pair? The pair has not traded be
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Frequently Asked Questions
The current rate of USDZAR is 17.30147 ZAR — it has increased by 0.13% in the past 24 hours. See more of USDZAR rate dynamics on the detailed chart.
The value of the USDZAR pair is quoted as 1 USD per x ZAR. For example, if the pair is trading at 1.50, it means it takes 1.5 ZAR to buy 1 USD.
The term volatility describes the risk related to the changes in an asset's value. USDZAR has the volatility rating of 0.66%. Track all currencies' changes with our live Forex Heatmap and prepare for markets volatility.
The USDZAR showed a −0.12% fall over the past week, the month change is a −1.96% fall, and over the last year it has decreased by −0.90%. Track live rate changes on the USDZAR chart.
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When deciding to buy or sell currency one should keep in mind many factors including current geopolitical situation, interest rates, and other. But before plunging into a deep research, you can start with USDZAR technical analysis. The technical rating for the pair is sell today, but don't forget that markets can be very unstable, so don't stop here. According to our 1 week rating the USDZAR shows the sell signal, and 1 month rating is sell. See more of USDZAR technicals for a more comprehensive analysis.