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The rand strengthened to its highest level in five months, trading near R13.98 to the dollar on December 30. The move reflected a weaker dollar, foreign inflows into high-yielding government bonds, and a wider trade surplus.
A stronger rand lowers the rand price of imported feed ingredients for South African buyers, though the move is driven mainly by currency flows rather than grain fundamentals.
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