USD/ZAR measures the US dollar against the South African rand, an exotic pair known for sensitivity to emerging-market sentiment. The rand can react to commodity prices, South African Reserve Bank policy, local inflation, domestic growth data, capital flows, and changes in global risk appetite. The US side of the pair is shaped by Federal Reserve expectations, Treasury yields, and broad dollar strength. Because USD/ZAR can experience wider spreads and sharper movement than many major pairs, traders often review both live price action and trading conditions before comparing it with other instruments. FXGlory’s USD/ZAR page brings together the live chart, latest forecasts, technical-analysis tools, and USDZAR trading conditions. Spread, contract size, leverage, minimum trade size, lot step, and weekly hours are presented with the market data, supporting careful and independent review.
USDZAR Live Chart & Trading Conditions
USD/ZAR Live Price
16.21151
+0.30%
1USD = –––ZAR
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About USDZAR
USDZAR Trading Conditions
Symbol description
US Dollar vs South African Rand
Point
0.00001
Typical spread
155 pips
Stops level
1550
Freeze level
0
Contract size
100,000 units
Hedged margin
50%
Maximum leverage
1:3000
Minimum trade size
0.01 lots
Maximum trade size
1000 lots
Lot step
0.01 lots
Sunday
Closed
Monday
00:00 - 24:00
Tuesday
00:00 - 24:00
Wednesday
00:00 - 24:00
Thursday
00:00 - 24:00
Friday
00:00 - 24:00
Saturday
Closed
Symbol description
US Dollar vs South African Rand
Point
0.00001
Typical spread
145 pips
Stops level
1550
Freeze level
0
Contract size
100,000 units
Hedged margin
50%
Maximum leverage
1:2000
Minimum trade size
0.01 lots
Maximum trade size
1000 lots
Lot step
0.01 lots
Sunday
Closed
Monday
00:00 - 24:00
Tuesday
00:00 - 24:00
Wednesday
00:00 - 24:00
Thursday
00:00 - 24:00
Friday
00:00 - 24:00
Saturday
Closed
Symbol description
US Dollar vs South African Rand
Point
0.00001
Typical spread
135 pips
Stops level
0
Freeze level
0
Contract size
100,000 units
Hedged margin
25%
Maximum leverage
1:400
Minimum trade size
0.01 lots
Maximum trade size
1000 lots
Lot step
0.01 lots
Sunday
Closed
Monday
00:00 - 24:00
Tuesday
00:00 - 24:00
Wednesday
00:00 - 24:00
Thursday
00:00 - 24:00
Friday
00:00 - 24:00
Saturday
Closed
USDZAR FAQs
What is USD/ZAR in forex?
USD/ZAR is the forex pair that shows how many South African rand are needed to buy one US dollar. If USD/ZAR rises, the US dollar is strengthening against the South African rand. If USD/ZAR falls, the South African rand is strengthening against the US dollar.
When is USD/ZAR most actively traded?
USD/ZAR is usually more active during South African and London trading hours, with additional movement during the New York session. Volatility can rise around South African data, US news, commodity moves, and risk-sentiment shifts.
What affects the USD/ZAR forex rate?
USD/ZAR can be affected by Federal Reserve policy, South African Reserve Bank policy, US and South African inflation data, GDP, employment data, interest-rate expectations, commodity prices, risk sentiment, and demand for the US dollar or South African rand.
Is USD/ZAR an exotic forex pair?
USD/ZAR is generally treated as an exotic forex pair because it includes the South African rand. It can be more volatile than major pairs, so traders watch spreads, liquidity, commodity prices, local data, and US dollar strength.