Without local catalysts, the rand is expected to take direction from global markets.
The currency dipped slightly tracking the weaker euro, which fell after European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi gave his final news conference and data showed stagnating economic momentum in the euro zone.
Gold miners were the biggest winners, with Exxaro Resources , AngloGold Ashanti and Goldfields topping the blue chip index and up 2.9%, 2.37% and 2.2%respectively.