| Rates | |
| USD / ZAR: | 13,2172 |
| EUR / ZAR: | 14,7929 |
| GBP / ZAR: | 17,188 |
| ZAR / JPY: | 8,4251 |
| EUR / USD: | 1,1187 |
| GBP / USD: | 1,2994 |
| USD / JPY: | 111,49 |
| Ø | ZAR regains its losses | |||||||
| Ø | Dollar under extreme pressure with Purported US/Russia relationship | |||||||
| Ø | Moody’s to maybe downgrade | |||||||
| Ø | SA political saga still rife | |||||||
| ZAR against all odds regained some of its losses even after hearing GM to leave the country and the political hype as the electioneering hots up. This week we have the SARB rate decision and a very possible Moody’s downgrade. Dollar performance continues to dominate the market with president Trumps rumours of his link to Russia. The longer these tensions and uncertainties run the weaker the dollar will get and will assist EM currencies strength. One must be aware that all the political rhetoric in SA, the reappointment of B Molefe to Eskom and the continuous looting and corruption of the state coffers, will give Moody’s ammunition to downgrade and Investors reasons to disinvest in the economy. This week will be hard to ignore the opportunity for the ZAR to test lower levels as stated due the weakening dollar but one must be prudent as SA is not out the woods yet. Market players expect the rates to remain unchanged with a slightly dovish pitch. Talking to Traders remaining long USD. Trading Range 13.00 / 13.60 |
| Economic Data: | 22nd May | |||
| Ø | N/A | |||
USD/ZAR Hourly Candle
This chart is some kind complex correction and all bets are off for now!
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USD/ZAR Daily Close
This chart now appears to have a double bottom and could be headed to the R13.70 level before coming down again.
It could also be a complex correction in which case all bets are off!
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