South Africa Rand Forecast: USD/ZAR, GBP/ZAR, EUR/ZAR Price Levels
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South Africa Rand Forecast: USD/ZAR, GBP/ZAR, EUR/ZAR Price Levels
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South Africa Rand Forecast: USD/ZAR, GBP/ZAR, EUR/ZAR Price Levels
Rand Price Analysis:
GBP/ZAR tests trendline resistance
EUR/ZAR remains bound by Fibonacci support Advertisement
The South African Rand has managed to maintain the downward trajectory against major currencies, buoyed by increased risk sentiment and US Dollar weakness. Despite a reduction in the number of new Covid-19 cases, the South African variant continues to hinder the progression of the vaccination program with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine displaying the highest level of effectiveness towards the unique strain. With the first batch of J&J vaccinations arriving earlier this week, healthcare workers are now eligible to receive the inoculation although further details regarding the rollout to the greater population remains vague.
South African Rand Dollar Forecast: USD/ZAR Humbles Bears, Treasury Yields Climb
USD/ZAR Forecast:
Psychological level of 15.00 appears to be probable
USD gains as risk sentiment favors safe-haven currencies Advertisement
Over the past few weeks, the Rand has been surprisingly strong against major currencies, helped along by a return of US Dollar weakness. Although first world countries have already begun the inoculation process against Covid-19, the discovery of a new variant 501y.v2 deemed the Astrazenaca vaccine to be relatively ineffective, resulting in a lag in the projected rollout program in South Africa.
With the Emerging Market (EM) struggling with Fiscal constraints, increasing US treasury yields boosting the demand for the safe-haven currency, next week’s budget speech will likely have a heavy focus from investors, possibly setting the tables for further rating downgrades in March.