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Data from World Bank. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
South AfricaSouth Africa Personal Remittances Received (US$) climbed to 1,004,741,847.38 USD in December 2025
World BankYearlyReleased December 2025
South Africa Personal Remittances Received (US$) climbed to 1,004,741,847.38 USD in December 2025, up 149,367,176.26 USD from November's 855,374,671.12 USD reading.
Latest Release
1004741847.382670
Actual
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Consensus
855374671.121348
Previous
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CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Personal Remittances Received (US$) (South Africa) was reported at 1,004,741,847.38 USD in December 2025. The reading rose from the previous value of 855,374,671.12 USD. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. In December readings over the past 3 years, Personal Remittances Received (US$) has averaged 887,834,041.23 USD.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Inflation Rate MoM (Sep 23) and Inflation Rate YoY (Sep 23).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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Personal Remittances Received (US$) - ZA
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About Personal Remittances Received (US$) — South Africa
DEFINITION
South Africa's Personal Remittances Received (US$) reached 1004741847.382670 in December 2025, surpassing the previous 855374671.121348 recorded in December 2024. This increase signals a significant rise in remittance inflows over the year. Market participants will monitor this trend amid ongoing currency and economic developments. Updated 8/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary headwind in the projection.
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| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
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| 08:00 | ZA | Inflation Expectations | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.40 | Low | |
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