# South African rand softens as bullion prices take a breather - Markets - Business Recorder

> The rand softened early on December 29 as investors took profits after a precious-metals rally, trading at 16.7025 per dollar. The currency is on course for gains above 12% this year, supported by fiscal improvement, inflation control and high gold and platinum prices.

- Date: 2025-12-29 · published 2025-12-29T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region South Africa · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/21777-south-african-rand-softens-as-bullion-prices-take-a-breather-markets-business
- Commodities: [South African Rand (ZAR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDZAR.md)

## Why it matters

Short-term rand moves are small, but the broader trend of a firmer rand keeps South African imported feed costs lower in local currency terms.

## Read by commodity

- USDZAR: neutral

## Sources

- brecorder.com: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40399654

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