South African rand breaks through sixteen per dollar mark as commodity prices hit record highs
The South African rand strengthened to 15.9950 per dollar as record precious metals prices supported the currency ahead of the central bank policy decision.
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The US Dollar / South African Rand strengthened by approximately 0.3% on Tuesday to trade at 15.9950 per dollar at 1400 GMT, marking its strongest level in over three years. This movement represents a significant breakthrough of the 16 level, a threshold the US Dollar / South African Randhas not crossed since June 2022. The appreciation observed in South Africa 
ZA follows a period of robust support from the commodity sector.
ZA follows a period of robust support from the commodity sector.
