Rand Set for Biggest Gain in 16 Years on South Africa Stability

Rand Set for Biggest Gain in 16 Years on South Africa Stability

South Africa’s rand is poised to end the year with the biggest jump since 2009 as the dollar’s weakness, combined with political stability at home, bolstered the nation’s allure for investors.

Rand set for best year since 2009

Rand set for best year since 2009 Estelle.Bronkhorst Tue, 12/30/2025 - 12:58 JOHANNESBURG - 2025 is turning out to be the year of the rand.The currency is on track for its best year since 2009, surging 13 percent as investors chase yield, and the dollar stumbles.More than R72-billion has flowed into local bonds, backed by easing inflation, political stability and progress at Eskom and ports.With a new 3 percent inflation target and expecta…