USD/ZAR forecast for today by Traders Union analysts
The U.S. dollar to South African rand is a popular exotic pair in the Forex market. The quote shows the price of one U.S. dollar (base currency) in South African rands (quoted currency). The U.S. dollar price is influenced by major political events and oil prices, while ZAR is influenced by gold prices (it is considered a commodity currency).
Although USD/ZAR is an exotic pair, it is considered one of the most converted ones. When trading USD/ZAR, it is important to take into consideration other important currency pairs (EUR/USD, USD/JPY, and GBP/USD). They act as indicators of the USD/ZAR price performance.
Taking into account the high volatility of the pair, it is recommended for advanced traders who are prepared for frequent fluctuations on the price chart within a day. Technical analysis by TU analysts should be taken into consideration, as it helps make informed decisions and earn a profit.
USD/ZAR in range
09.07.2025
In the pair with the South African rand, the US dollar’s fluctuations are currently limited by 17.87 resistance and 17.76/72 support. If gold prices continue to fall, the rand may remain under pressure, which would favor a break of resistance and a rise toward 17.95–18.00. A loss of support would lead to a decline toward 17.65–17.60.
USD/ZAR continues to recover
07.07.2025
Falling gold prices continue to pressure the South African rand, with the US dollar breaking 17.70 resistance and testing 17.80. Pullbacks to 17.20 may attract buying interest with the aim of testing 17.85 resistance; a break below this support would lead to a decline toward 17.70–17.68.
USD/ZAR remains under pressure
11.06.2025
The US dollar remains under pressure against the South African rand, breaking 17.80 support and testing 17.68 support. The nearest resistance is now 17.75, followed by 17.80, and attempts to rise toward these levels may be used for selling. At this stage, downside risks toward 17.65–17.60 prevail; a break above 17.75 would allow bulls to test 17.80.
USD/ZAR bought on dip
30.05.2025
The US dollar was bought against the South African rand from 17.76 support, after testing which it bounced to 17.93, though bulls have so far failed to push the pair higher. Nevertheless, the dollar may be bought again on pullbacks; loss of 17.82 support would lead to a decline toward 17.76–17.70. A break above resistance would open the way toward 17.98–18.00.
USD/ZAR also under selling pressure
26.05.2025
The US dollar remains vulnerable against the South African rand. Its rise to 18.00 resistance was used for selling, pushing the pair down to 17.80 support. Upside attempts are capped by 17.88 resistance, below which the risk of a break lower toward 17.75–17.70 prevails. A move through resistance would lead to a rise toward 17.95–18.00, where selling may resume.
USD/ZAR Bulls continue attempts to break resistance
13.05.2025
Demand for the US dollar on declines in the pair with the South African rand remains, but bulls are still unable to break 18.32/34 resistance. However, above 18.22, the chances of breaking resistance and rising toward 18.40-18.45 would remain; losing support would lead to a decline toward 18.15-18.00.
USD/ZAR bought on dip
07.05.2025
Renewed gold price growth supported the South African rand, causing the US dollar to break 18.25 support and test 18.15 support against it. However, the dollar was bought on the dip, and bulls are now trying to push the pair above 18.25, which would allow a test of 18.28–18.30; losing 18.18 support would lead to a decline toward 18.15–18.00.
USD/ZAR sold on rallies
01.05.2025
The US dollar, supported by moderate demand against the South African rand, broke 18.64 resistance and tested 18.70 resistance. Selling persists on the rise, and bears have tested 18.60 support, from which another rebound is possible. A loss of support would lead to a decline toward 18.55–18.50.
USD/ZAR remains under bearish control
29.04.2025
The US dollar is under selling pressure against the South African rand, with several supports broken and 18.48 support tested. Pullbacks are currently capped by 18.58 resistance, from which renewed selling has pushed the pair back to 18.50 support, increasing the risk of a break and a decline toward 18.45–18.40. A move through resistance would lead to a rise toward 18.60–18.65.
USD/ZAR under pressure after rebound
25.04.2025
The US dollar continues to recover in the pair with the South African rand. This time, after finding support around 18.58, the dollar broke 18.70 resistance and climbed to 18.90 resistance before pulling back to 18.80 support. Below 18.90, risks of breaking current support and sliding toward 18.70–18.65 remain; a break of resistance would lead to a rise toward 18.95–19.00.
USD/ZAR attempting to extend recovery
24.04.2025
The decline of the US dollar against the South African rand was limited by 18.50 support, after testing which the pair is attempting to extend its recovery, currently testing 18.70 resistance. If gold prices decline, the dollar may advance toward 18.75–18.80, though it could face selling pressure on the rise.
USD/ZAR bought on dip
23.04.2025
Selling pressure on the US dollar against the South African rand persists. After breaking 18.64 support, the pair declined to 18.50 support, from where it bounced back to 18.62 resistance. The dollar may be sold on pullbacks, but further gold price declines could pressure the rand, allowing the dollar to continue its recovery toward 18.70.
USD/ZAR still under pressure
22.04.2025
The US dollar continues to sell off against the South African rand, driven by uncertainty over the impact of Trump’s trade wars on the US economy and rising gold prices. A rebound to 18.80 resistance was used for selling, leading to a test of 18.60 support. For now, the risk of breaking support and falling toward 18.55–18.50 prevails; a move through 18.65 would open the way to test 18.70–18.75.
USD/ZAR tries to continue recovery
18.04.2025
In the pair with the South African rand, the US dollar is being bought up from 18.78 support, but bulls are unable to break 18.90 resistance for now. However, a break of this resistance and a move toward 18.95-19.00 should not be ruled out. A lose of 18.84 would lead to a decline toward 18.78 support. A break of this would will lead to a drop toward 18.70.
USD/ZAR under selling pressure
17.04.2025
The US dollar’s recovery against the South African rand toward 19.10 resistance was used for selling, but once again bears failed to break 18.80 support on the first attempt. However, pullbacks remain capped by 18.90 resistance, below which the risk of breaking support and declining toward 18.75–18.70 persists. A move through 18.90 would lead to a rise toward 19.00.
USD/ZAR remains under pressure
16.04.2025
Profit-taking on US dollar shorts near 18.75 support against the South African rand pushed the pair up to 19.10 resistance, where the dollar continues to be sold, and bears have tested 18.85 once again. At current levels, the bulls may activate and test of 19.00–19.10, while a loss of support would open the way toward 18.75–18.70.
USD/ZAR was bought back on the fall
15.04.2025
Yesterday, due to the sell-off against the South African rand, the US dollar broke through a number of supports and tested the support at 18.82. After a pullback to the resistance at 18.94, the decline resumed and the bears, having broken the support, tested the level of 18.75. Buying from this level brought the pair back to the resistance at 18.90, which is still holding back the bulls' onslaught. Here it may be sold again with the aim to test 18.82; a break of the resistance will increase the chances of breaking 18.90 and rising towards 18.95-19.00.
USD/ZAR under selling pressure
14.04.2025
Rising gold prices and widespread sell-offs of the US dollar led to its fall against the South African rand, as a result of which the support at 18.87 was tested. A loss of support around the 19.00 level would suggest a decline towards 18.75-18.70, where the dollar could be bought back; a loss of the latter level would lead to a decline towards 18.65-18.60.
USD/ZAR sells off after rise
10.04.2025
Trump’s suspension of tariffs triggered selling in the U.S. dollar against the South African rand, causing the pair to plunge to 19.25 support. Growth attempts are currently capped by 19.50 resistance, below which the risk of retesting support prevails. Clearing resistance would lead to a rise toward 19.50–19.65.
USD/ZAR advances
04.04.2025
The U.S. dollar’s decline to 18.70 support against the South African rand was used for buying, leading to a break of 18.95 resistance and a test of 19.10. Pullbacks to 18.95-18.90 may also attract buying interest, while a loss of these levels would result in a decline toward 18.70.
USD/ZAR hits new current high
03.04.2025
Continuing its rise against the South African rand, the U.S. dollar tested 19.00 resistance. Pullbacks are currently limited by 18.75 support, from which bulls may attempt to break resistance. However, amid Trump’s tariff wars, selling on growth cannot be ruled.
USD/ZAR advances
02.04.2025
After breaking 18.45 resistance, the U.S. dollar continued to rise against the South African rand, testing 18.70 resistance. The nearest support is at 18.58, above which the chances of further growth toward 18.75-18.80 remain high. A loss of support would result in a decline toward 18.50.
USD/ZAR continues to challenge resistance
01.04.2025
The U.S. dollar’s decline to 18.27 support against the South African rand attracted buying interest, allowing bulls to continue their attempts to break 18.42 resistance. The return to this level increases the chances of a breakout and a rise toward 18.50. Failure to break resistance would lead to a loss of support and a decline toward 18.20-18.15.
USD/ZAR trading mixed
31.03.2025
Despite rising gold prices, the South African rand remains under pressure, allowing the U.S. dollar to bounce from 18.23 support and test 18.45 resistance. Below this level, the risk of a decline to 18.30 persists, but the return to resistance increases the chances of a breakout and a rise toward 18.50-18.55.
USD/ZAR remains under pressure
28.03.2025
Amid another rise in gold prices, the South African rand remains in demand, capping the U.S. dollar’s advance against it at 18.30 resistance. After testing this level, the pair came under pressure and may test 18.00-17.85 support. A break above resistance would lead to a rise toward 18.45-18.50.
USD/ZAR at risk of renewed decline
27.03.2025
Yesterday, the U.S. dollar failed to break 18.28 resistance against the South African rand, increasing the risk of breaking 18.20 support and declining toward 18.15–18.10. This scenario may be supported by a further rise in gold prices. A break above resistance would lead to an advance toward 18.35–18.40.
USD/ZAR bought on dip again
26.03.2025
The U.S. dollar’s decline against the South African rand was limited by 18.15 support, from which the pair rebounded to 18.28 resistance. From here, selling the dollar and testing 18.15-18.00 support is possible. A break above resistance would lead to a rise toward 18.35-18.40.
USD/ZAR sells off after rise
25.03.2025
After testing 18.28 resistance against the South African rand, the U.S. dollar came under pressure and dropped to 18.17. Bears may next test 18.10-18.05 support. A break above 18.25 would lead to growth toward 18.30-18.35.
USD/ZAR under selling pressure
24.03.2025
U.S. dollar bulls failed to break 18.24 resistance against the South African rand, triggering profit-taking on long positions and a decline to 18.10. Rebounds toward 18.15-18.20 could be used for selling and a test of 18.05-18.00 support. A break above 18.20 would increase the chances of a rise toward 18.30.
USD/ZAR within range
21.03.2025
The U.S. dollar is consolidating against the South African rand, trading between 18.25 resistance and 18.13 support. In the short term, consolidation may continue. A breakout from the range will indicate the direction of further movement.
USD ZAR Chart
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How is the USD/ZAR forecast made?
Considering that the USD/ZAR chart is not ‘calm’ during the day, it is necessary to take into account the forecast, analytics, and expert advice. TU experts use various methods of technical analysis, including patterns, chart figures, support, and resistance levels and indicators for making their price forecast.
The limited nature of the latest data on the South African economy and also lack of predictability of its national currency using the means of fundamental analysis force investors to make decisions based on technical analysis (this particularly applies to day trading strategies). The peak of trading activity for the USD/ZAR currency pair falls during the U.S. trading session. Due to relatively low liquidity, the spreads are high, but they are compensated by high volatility even for scalping.
FAQ
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How do I trade USD/ZAR?
Trading the USD/ZAR currency pair requires rather substantial capital, as a large part of the amount will be used as a financial cushion (considering the long Stop-Loss orders). If a trader sets short Stop-Loss orders, he risks his promising positions being continuously closed due to rate fluctuations, which happens rather often.
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What factors influence the USD/ZAR price?
The USD/ZAR exchange rate is influenced by many factors, including commodity prices, foreign policy, economic growth indicators, trade balances of countries, and discount rates of central banks.
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When is the peak of trading activity for USD/ZAR?
The peak of trading activity for the USD/ZAR currency pair falls during the U.S. trading session when considerable
volatility and rather high spreads are observed.
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Who can trade USD/ZAR?
Trading USD/ZAR is more suitable for advanced traders with large capital, which is used as a financial cushion for working with long Stop-Loss orders. It is important to be able to work with
technical analysis, interpret the forecasts of analysts correctly and observe the rules of risk management in order to be able to build a clear strategy.