South Africa - Real Effective Exchange Rate 2026
112.14
+8.14 from 2025
South Africa's real effective exchange rate was 112.14 in 2026, increased +8.14 from 104.00 in 2025. This was the 46th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2026▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Japan | 63.91 | -11.4% |
| 2nd | Korea | 84.72 | -5.9% |
| 3rd | China | 89.85 | 1.7% |
| 4th | India | 90.65 | -6.5% |
| 5th | Indonesia | 92.06 | -3.4% |
| 6th | Hong Kong SAR, China | 92.62 | -5.9% |
| 7th | Canada | 94.11 | -2.7% |
| 8th | France | 95.64 | -1.0% |
| 9th | Norway | 95.83 | 0.9% |
| 10th | Luxembourg | 96.82 | -1.2% |
| 11th | Philippines | 97.47 | -2.9% |
| 12th | Denmark | 97.59 | 0.6% |
| 13th | Morocco | 98.14 | -2.0% |
| 14th | New Zealand | 98.19 | -4.1% |
| 15th | Cyprus | 98.33 | -1.2% |
| 16th | Portugal | 98.48 | -0.5% |
| 17th | United Arab Emirates | 98.80 | -1.8% |
| 18th | Finland | 99.05 | 0.3% |
| 19th | Italy | 99.95 | 0.5% |
| 20th | Saudi Arabia | 100.08 | -1.5% |
| 21st | Thailand | 100.98 | 2.9% |
| 22nd | Slovenia | 101.43 | -0.5% |
| 23rd | Malta | 101.52 | 1.3% |
| 24th | Greece | 101.83 | 0.9% |
| 25th | Sweden | 101.87 | 3.5% |
| 26th | Ireland | 102.05 | -0.2% |
| 27th | Switzerland | 102.64 | -0.2% |
| 28th | United States | 102.74 | -6.7% |
| 29th | Germany | 102.99 | 1.3% |
| 30th | Spain | 103.24 | 0.9% |
| 31st | Türkiye | 103.63 | 1.9% |
| 32nd | Netherlands | 104.86 | -0.4% |
| 33rd | Belgium | 105.00 | 2.2% |
| 34th | Croatia | 106.26 | 0.6% |
| 35th | Malaysia | 106.47 | 4.8% |
| 36th | Australia | 107.04 | 1.0% |
| 37th | Chile | 107.16 | 5.5% |
| 38th | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 108.46 | 2.3% |
| 39th | Austria | 108.82 | 3.1% |
| 40th | Israel | 108.83 | 7.6% |
| 41st | Latvia | 108.88 | -0.1% |
| 42nd | Brazil | 109.71 | 3.3% |
| 43rd | Peru | 110.32 | 2.9% |
| 44th | United Kingdom | 110.63 | -1.1% |
| 45th | Algeria | 111.36 | -1.9% |
| 46th | South Africa | 112.14 | 7.8% |
| 47th | Slovak Republic | 112.72 | 1.5% |
| 48th | Singapore | 113.84 | -1.6% |
| 49th | North Macedonia | 114.45 | 1.6% |
| 50th | Lithuania | 114.90 | 1.2% |
| 51st | Hungary | 115.03 | 4.0% |
| 52nd | Bulgaria | 116.21 | 2.6% |
| 53rd | Serbia | 116.68 | 0.3% |
| 54th | Romania | 121.31 | 3.6% |
| 55th | Estonia | 121.71 | 0.5% |
| 56th | Colombia | 121.75 | 8.2% |
| 57th | Iceland | 122.06 | 1.0% |
| 58th | Russian Federation | 123.99 | 7.3% |
| 59th | Argentina | 126.81 | -6.0% |
| 60th | Czechia | 127.14 | 2.8% |
| 61st | Poland | 128.80 | 1.8% |
| 62nd | Mexico | 133.55 | 6.3% |
FAQ
What was South Africa's real effective exchange rate in 2026?▾
South Africa's real effective exchange rate in 2026 was 112.14. This ranked 46th globally.
How did South Africa's real effective exchange rate change in 2026?▾
South Africa's real effective exchange rate increased by 7.8% in 2026 compared to 2025.
Which country had the highest real effective exchange rate in 2026?▾
Mexico had the highest real effective exchange rate in 2026 at 133.55.
What is the real effective exchange rate of South Africa in 2026?▾
The real effective exchange rate of South Africa in 2026 was 112.14. This ranked 46th globally.
How does 2026 compare to 2025 for South Africa's real effective exchange rate?▾
South Africa's real effective exchange rate went from 104.00 in 2025 to 112.14 in 2026, a 7.8% increase.
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