USD/ZAR Exchange Rate
Track the live USD/ZAR exchange rate, interactive charts, technicals, and the key drivers every forex trader should know.
- Exotic FX pairAsset Class
- USDZARTicker Symbol
- ZARBase Currency
- Forex CFDTradable Asset
Technical Rating
How to read this rating
The gauge sums up popular indicators and moving averages into one signal for USDZAR, updated as prices move.
- Strong Buy — strong upward momentum.
- Buy — momentum leans up.
- Neutral — no clear direction.
- Sell — momentum leans down.
- Strong Sell — strong downward momentum.
Use it as a guide, not advice — always check the live chart and your own research before trading.
Charts, ratings, and quotes are provided by TradingView for information only. Confirm the exact tradable price in your Centrino Capital platform before placing an order.
About USD/ZAR
USD/ZAR expresses the value of the US dollar against the South African rand and is one of the most actively traded emerging-market pairs. As an exotic, it typically has wider spreads and higher volatility than the majors.
The rand is heavily influenced by commodity prices, South African monetary policy, and global risk appetite, which can produce sharp swings.
USD/ZAR is driven by the policy gap between the US Federal Reserve and the South African Reserve Bank, commodity demand, and broad dollar flows.
Key Facts
- Symbol
- USD/ZAR
- Asset class
- Exotic FX pair
- Base / Quote
- USD / ZAR
- Pip value
- 0.0001
- Trading hours
- 24h, Mon-Fri
- Tradable as
- Forex CFD
What Moves USD/ZAR
Fed vs SARB Policy
The interest-rate gap between the US Federal Reserve and the South African Reserve Bank is a primary driver.
Commodity Prices
South Africa is a major commodity exporter, so metals and mining demand strongly affect the rand.
Risk Sentiment
As a high-beta currency, the rand tends to weaken in risk-off conditions and strengthen when risk appetite returns.
US Dollar Flows
Broad demand for the dollar moves the pair regardless of local factors.
Local Politics
South African fiscal and political developments can add sharp volatility.
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USD/ZAR — Questions
How much is USD/ZAR live price today?
The live USD/ZAR exchange rate is shown in the chart above and updates continuously through the trading week. Because exotic pairs can move sharply, check the live chart and current bid/ask before opening a trade.
Can I trade USD/ZAR with leverage?
Yes. With Centrino Capital, eligible clients can trade USD/ZAR as a forex CFD with flexible leverage and transparent margin requirements. Exotic pairs are volatile and leverage magnifies profit and loss, so trade responsibly and understand CFD risk first.
Why is USD/ZAR more volatile than the majors?
As an exotic pair the rand has lower liquidity and is sensitive to commodity prices, local policy, and risk sentiment, which can widen spreads and produce larger swings than major pairs.
What moves the USD/ZAR exchange rate?
USD/ZAR is driven by the Fed-SARB policy gap, commodity prices, global risk appetite, and broad dollar flows, plus South African fiscal and political news.
Do I take delivery of currency when trading USD/ZAR?
No. Trading USD/ZAR as a CFD means you speculate on the exchange rate without taking delivery of dollars or rand, going long or short depending on your view.
Disclaimer
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, financial guidance, or a recommendation to buy or sell USD/ZAR (USDZAR) or any other financial instrument. Live prices and charts are supplied by TradingView and may differ from the tradable prices in the Centrino Capital platform. Trading CFDs is leveraged and carries significant risk to your capital — you may lose more than you expect. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and conduct your own research before trading. T&Cs apply.
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