Weekly Rand Review

Was the reason you were given for last week's Rand move the real one?

Every Monday at 07:30 South African time, James Paynter's free email tells you what moved the Rand and why, often against the common explanation. After 20+ years specialising in forex forecasting, he also shows you when his forecasts miss.

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What the Monday email covers

  • What moved the Rand last week, and why
  • What those moves meant in Rand if you carry US dollar exposure
  • How the last forecast played out, including when it missed
  • What to watch in the week ahead
James Paynter

Written by James Paynter, with 20+ years and 9,587 scored forecasts on record. See the track record

Illustrated map of the Rand's week against the US dollar, 26 to 30 October 2026: a quiet start at R16.61 on Monday, R16.58 after Wednesday's Fed decision, then a slide to R16.74 on Friday as gold and Wall Street sold off. The Rand closed the week at R16.71/$, 10 cents weaker.
From a recent issue. Read it in full