# South African Rand (ZAR)

South African Rand shows strength amid Fed rate cut expectations and FATF grey list removal. However, concerns linger over market volatility and alleged bank collusion.

### About South African Rand
The South African Rand (ZAR) is the official currency of South Africa.  

### Engagements: [------] (24h)
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[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/south-african-rand/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [------]  
Daily Average: [------]  
[--] Week: [-------] -43%  
[--] Month: [---------] -43%  
[--] Months: [---------] +185%  
[--] Year: [----------] -7.70%  
1-Year High: [---------] on 2026-01-06  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-28  

Engagements by network (24h):
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### Mentions: [--] (24h)
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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/south-african-rand/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [--]  
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[--] Week: [---] -30%  
[--] Month: [---] +39%  
[--] Months: [-----] +51%  
[--] Year: [-----] -24%  
1-Year High: [---] on 2026-01-28  
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-02-26  

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### Creators: [--] (24h)
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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/south-african-rand/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[--] unique social accounts have posts mentioning South African Rand (ZAR) in the last [--] hours which is down 26% from [--] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [--]  
[--] Week: [---] -33%  
[--] Month: [---] +49%  
[--] Months: [-----] +44%  
[--] Year: [-----] -36%  
1-Year High: [---] on 2026-01-28  
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-02-26  

The most influential creators that mention South African Rand (ZAR) in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                              | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
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| [@legacyofcoins07](/creator/youtube/legacyofcoins07) | [--]    | [-----]      | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)       | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [---]         |
| [@AfricaFirsts](/creator/twitter/AfricaFirsts)       | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [---]         |

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### Sentiment: 94%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:south-african-rand/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/south-african-rand/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 94%  
Daily Average: 86%  
[--] Week: 100% +6%  
[--] Month: 95% +12%  
[--] Months: 95% +3%  
[--] Year: 95% +9%  
1-Year High: 100% on 2025-03-09  
1-Year Low: 25% on 2025-04-29  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Rand Gains on Fed Rate Cut Expectations: (30%) The South African Rand has seen an increase in value attributed to expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, signaling positive market sentiment.
- FATF Grey List Removal Boosts Rand: (25%) South Africa's removal from the FATF grey list has positively impacted the Rand, enhancing financial credibility and potentially attracting foreign investment.
- BlackRock Investment in Rand Bonds: (20%) BlackRock's investment in South African Rand bonds is seen as a supportive factor, potentially increasing bond values and attracting foreign capital.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Rand Volatility and Global Market Influence: (15%) The South African Rand's outlook remains tied to global market sentiment, with currency volatility posing a risk to returns.
- Allegations of Bank Collusion in Rand Manipulation: (10%) There are allegations of collusion among banks to fix USD/ZAR bids and spreads, raising concerns about market integrity.
  

### Top South African Rand (ZAR) Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"@MickyJnr__ @Grok please convert to South African rand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/325C_K/status/2022932099762970912) [@325C_K](/creator/x/325C_K) 2026-02-15T07:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Which country smaller than Maryland uses loti and rand as currency What country slightly smaller than Maryland uses loti South African rand as its currency"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=crk3nAufBkA) [@quizthis](/creator/youtube/quizthis) 2026-02-15T06:15Z 18K followers, [---] engagements


"Major Currencies Appreciation vs U.S. Dollar in [----] [--]. Swedish Krona +20.2% [--]. Mexican Peso +15.6% [--]. Swiss Franc +14.5% [--]. South African Rand +13.8% [--]. Euro +13.5% [--]. Danish Krone +13.3% [--]. Norwegian Krone +12.9% [--]. Brazilian Real +12.8% [--]. Australian Dollar +7.8% [--]. British Pound +7.7% [--]. Singapore Dollar +6.2% [--]. Canadian Dollar +4.8% [--]. Taiwanese Dollar +4.4% [--]. New Zealand Dollar +2.8% [--]. South Korean Won +2.2% [--]. Japanese Yen +0.3% Source: Bloomberg Robert Burgess via The Bulwark https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022729617338175852"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheDataHubX/status/2022729617338175852) [@TheDataHubX](/creator/x/TheDataHubX) 2026-02-14T17:48Z 62.4K followers, [----] engagements


"I hear you but its time that name changes. Why is a South African currency named after the colonisers The South African rand turns [--] today. Introduced in [----] the rand has evolved a lot over the years changing through each phase of our country's history into democracy. Through its subsidiaries the SA Mint and South African Bank Note Company the South African Reserve Bank https://t.co/3I5YCOZ9um The South African rand turns [--] today. Introduced in [----] the rand has evolved a lot over the years changing through each phase of our country's history into democracy. Through its subsidiaries the SA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sebabi_M/status/2022647416412119124) [@Sebabi_M](/creator/x/Sebabi_M) 2026-02-14T12:21Z 16.8K followers, [---] engagements

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