Definition

South Africa's currency unit, or the edge of something (pick your context). In financial markets, it's the powerhouse emerging-market currency that makes or breaks rand-heavy portfolios.

Example Usage

Investors hedged their exposure to the rand amid political uncertainty in South Africa.

Source: Currency markets and geography terminology

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