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Published 31 July 2026 · Latest rate 16.64 on 30 Jul · Last complete week 16.54 · Fair value 16.72 Where the rand stands The rand last traded at 16.64 on 30 July. The Digest works on averages rather than daily closes, so its figures are anchored on the last complete week — 20 to 24 July […]
Rand Dollar Digest Week ending 17 July 2026 · Spot 16.41 · Fair value 16.66 Where the rand stands The rand is trading at 16.41 to the dollar in the week just ended. Over June it averaged 16.40, and our fair-value model — a long-run relationship between the exchange rate and relative prices, money, activity […]
StatsSA published June’s inflation numbers yesterday, and the increase surprised economists. The inflation rate was 5% year-on-year and quite far from the 3% target. The increase was driven by fuel price increases in June. The prices of passenger transport services (taxis and buses) also increased in response to the high fuel prices. The category Housing […]
