During the week, the USD came under some pressure following the release of the minutes from the March FOMC. Although the minutes confirmed that a rate hike in June was a possibility it was also noted that the Fed would first “await additional evidence indicating that the recent slowing in the pace of economic activity had been transitory”. This was interpreted as less hawkish than anticipated.

The rand is expected to trade in a range of R13.20/USD – R12.60/USD, R14.80/EUR - R14.20/EUR and R17.00/GBP - R16.40/GBP.