Dollar Falls to R$ 5.15 for First Time in 2024

On Tuesday, February 24, the dollar closed at R 5.1553, a 0.26% decrease that marked its lowest level since May 28, 2024, when it closed at R 5.1534. The dollar’s daily low reached R 5.1424. For historical exchange rate data, consult the Oanda and South African Revenue Service websites. As of February 25, 2026, here are the exchange rates for various currencies compared to the U.S. dollar (USD): Australian Dollar (AUD): 0.7384 USD per AUD Canadian Dollar (CAD): 0.7914 USD per CAD Swiss Franc (CHF): 1.3084 USD per CHF Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY): 0.1572 USD per CNY Danish Krone (DKK): 0.1489 USD per DKK Euro (EUR): 0.8706 USD per EUR British Pound (GBP): 1.3495 USD per GBP Hong Kong Dollar (HKD): 7.7538 HKD per USD Hungarian Forint (HUF): 0.0318 USD per HUF Indian Rupee (INR): 0.0146 USD per INR Japanese Yen (JPY): 0.0087 JPY per USD Mexican Peso (MXN): 0.0539 USD per MXN Malaysian Ringgit (MYR): 0.2478 MYR per USD Norwegian Krone (NOK): 0.1132 USD per NOK New Zealand Dollar (NZD): 0.7089 USD per NZD Philippine Peso (PHP): 0.0184 USD per PHP.

Russian Ruble (RUB): 0.0138 USD per RUB Swedish Krona (SEK): 0.1172 USD per SEK Singapore Dollar (SGD): 1.3116 SGD per USD Thai Baht (THB): 0.0317 THB per USD Turkish Lira (TRY): 0.0749 USD per TRY Emirati Dirham (AED): 3.6819 AED per USD South African Rand (ZAR): 0.1479 ZAR per USD The following details recent performance of the South African Rand (ZAR) against other currencies: The South African Rand (ZAR) has gained 0.43 against the US dollar in the last 24 hours, with 1 ZAR now valued at approximately 0.0505 USD. Over the past week, the ZAR’s value fluctuated against the USD, reaching a high of 0.0627599 on February 25 and a low of 0.0616804 on February 19. The largest daily increase occurred on February 19, with the ZAR rising by 0.359 against the USD. As of this report, 1 ZAR is worth approximately: 0.05 GBP against the British Pound (a 0.30 increase), or roughly 5 pence. 0.05 EUR against the Euro (a 0.37 increase), approximately 5 cents. 34.91 XOF against the West African CFA Franc (a 0.37 increase).

0.09 AUD against the Australian Dollar (a slight 0.08 increase). 1.19 ZMW against the Zambian Kwacha (a 0.47 rise), making 1 ZAR roughly equal to 1.19 ZMW. 0.96 MVR against the Maldivian Rufiyaa, increasing by 0.41. 1.08 MXN against the Mexican Peso, reflecting a small decrease of 0.05. In Brazil, the Ibovespa stock index concluded trading with a 1.40% increase, reaching 191,490 points and setting a new closing high. Meanwhile, in the United States, market caution persists due to uncertainties surrounding tariff increases. On Tuesday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection implemented the additional 10% tariff on products not covered by exemptions, following President Donald Trump’s announcement on Friday, February 20. Sources cited by the British Financial Times anticipate a subsequent 15% increase following a formal decree. According to the Global Trade Alert, Brazil is among the countries most positively affected by tariff changes, experiencing an average tariff reduction of 13.6 percentage points. While numerous items appear on exemption lists, significant tariffs remain on others; steel and aluminum, for instance, continue to face a 50% tariff, compounded by the recent 10% increase.

Fed Rate Indications Impacting Dollar-Rand Exchange Rates – Market Movement Overview (Feb 26, 2026)

G1 reports that investors are closely monitoring statements from Federal Reserve (Fed) officials for indications regarding the institution’s future course on U.S. interest rates. This summary provides an overview of recent currency and market movements.

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