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# South African Rand (ZAR)

South African Rand shows mixed signals as traders weigh Fed decisions and await local economic data. Recent posts highlight currency strength against emerging market peers and discussions around BRICS trade initiatives.

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

### Engagements: XXXXX (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:south-african-rand/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/south-african-rand/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXXX  
X Week: XXXXXX +1.40%  
X Month: XXXXXXX -XX%  
X Months: XXXXXXXXX +9.50%  
X Year: XXXXXXXXX -XX%  
1-Year High: XXXXXXX on 2025-01-08  
1-Year Low: XXXXX on 2025-12-12  

Engagements by network (24h):
Reddit: XX
TikTok: XXXXX
X: XXXXX
YouTube: XXXXX

  
  
### Mentions: XX (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:south-african-rand/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/south-african-rand/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: XX  
Daily Average: XX  
X Week: XXX +7.60%  
X Month: XXX -XX%  
X Months: XXXXX +14%  
X Year: XXXXX -XX%  
1-Year High: XXX on 2024-12-19  
1-Year Low: XX on 2025-02-26  

Mentions by network (24h):
Reddit: X
TikTok: XX
X: XXX
YouTube: XX

  
  
### Creators: XX (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:south-african-rand/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/south-african-rand/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
XX unique social accounts have posts mentioning South African Rand (ZAR) in the last XX hours which is down XX% from XX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XX  
X Week: XXX -XXXX%  
X Month: XXX -XXXX%  
X Months: XXXXX -XXXX%  
X Year: XXXXX -XX%  
1-Year High: XXX on 2025-01-11  
1-Year Low: XX on 2025-02-26  

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

| Creator                                                    | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                    | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@ReutersAfrica](/creator/twitter/ReutersAfrica)           | X    | XXXXXXX    | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@statartia](/creator/twitter/statartia)                   | X    | X          | X     | XXX         |
| [@ultrararitycoins](/creator/youtube/ultrararitycoins)     | X    |            | X     | XXX         |
| [@Reuters](/creator/twitter/Reuters)                       | X    | XXXXXXXXXX | X     | XX          |
| [@grok](/creator/twitter/grok)                             | X    | XXXXXXXXX  | X     | XX          |
| [@rare](/creator/youtube/rare)                             | X    | XXX        | X     | XX          |
| [@thewholesalemarket](/creator/youtube/thewholesalemarket) | X    | XXXXXX     | X     | XX          |
| [@Kacper_PK_CH](/creator/twitter/Kacper_PK_CH)             | X    | XXXXX      | X     | XX          |
| [@AfricaFactsZone](/creator/twitter/AfricaFactsZone)       | X    | XXXXXXXXX  | X     | X           |

[View More](/list/creators/south-african-rand/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: XX%
![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: XX%  
Daily Average: XX%  
X Week: XX% -XX%  
X Month: XX% +3%  
X Months: XX% -X%  
X Year: XX% +1%  
1-Year High: XXX% on 2025-03-09  
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-12-08  

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 XX hours

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"The South African rand gained in early trade on Friday supported by higher gold prices while traders looked ahead to consumer inflation data due next week for signals on the health of Africa's most-industrialised economy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ReutersAfrica/status/1999426563117326797) [@ReutersAfrica](/creator/x/ReutersAfrica) 2025-12-12T10:30Z 910.1K followers, 1035 engagements


"Exchange Rate 💵 X Dollar = XXXXX Ghaniain Cedi X Dollar = XXXXX South African Rand X Dollar = 1449.80 Nigerian Naira"  
[X Link](https://x.com/statsfrica/status/1999420221493522598) [@statsfrica](/creator/x/statsfrica) 2025-12-12T10:05Z 3196 followers, XXX engagements


"Its been a mixed year for emerging-market currencies driven by shifting global risk sentiment uneven capital flows and differing domestic economic trajectories. Brazilian Real (BRL): +16.59% 🟢 Mexican Peso (MXN): +15.72% 🟢 South African Rand (ZAR): +12.23% 🟢 Turkish Lira (TRY): -XXXXX% 🔴 Indian Rupee (INR): -XXXX% 🔴 Some currencies strengthened as investors hunted for yield while others continued to slide under the weight of domestic economic challenges"  
[X Link](https://x.com/talkcentss/status/1999403773748498922) [@talkcentss](/creator/x/talkcentss) 2025-12-12T08:59Z 63.2K followers, 1051 engagements


"Last week our Valuations Manager Neo Moloto took part in a panel discussion on South African Rand Overnight Index Average (ZARONIA)-linked yield curve dynamics at the South African Reserve Banks 2025 Market Practitioners Group Conference. ZARONIA is the designated successor to the Johannesburg Interbank Average Rate (JIBAR) marking one of the most significant reforms in South Africas financial markets in decades. Understanding how expectations and risk are embedded within the ZARONIA-linked yield curve is critical for market participants. As the JSE we have played a pivotal role in shaping"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JSE_Group/status/1999392653016707131) [@JSE_Group](/creator/x/JSE_Group) 2025-12-12T08:15Z 86.3K followers, XXX engagements