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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
South AfricaSouth Africa PPI YoY climbed to 0.7% in December 2024
FMPMonthlyReleased January 2025
South Africa PPI YoY climbed to 0.7% in December 2024, released January 2025, up 0.8% from November's -0.1% reading. The reading matched expectations. PPI YoY has now risen for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, PPI YoY averaged -0.4%, vs 2.67% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 10th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
0.7
Actual
0.7
Consensus
-0.1
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.42 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jan 2025
Predicted: 0.45
Actual: 0.7
Error: -0.25
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/ZAR | ▼ Inverse | −0.50 | FOREX | Bullish ZAR | → View |
| EUR/ZAR | ▼ Inverse | −0.40 | FOREX | Bullish ZAR | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
PPI YoY (South Africa) was reported at 0.7% in January 2025. This matched the market consensus of 0.7% exactly. The reading rose from the previous value of -0.1%.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged -0.03%, down from the prior three at 2.67%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/ZAR (Bullish ZAR). A secondary relationship exists with XAU/USD, positively correlated (Watch). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.43%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Inflation Rate MoM (Jun 17) and Inflation Rate YoY (Jun 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update January 2025.
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About PPI YoY — South Africa
DEFINITION
PPI YoY stands for Producer Price Index Year-over-Year and is a key economic indicator used to measure the average change in prices received by domestic producers for their goods and services over a 12-month period. It is often used as a gauge of inflationary pressures in the economy and can provide valuable insights into the overall health of the manufacturing sector. PPI YoY is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and businesses to make informed decisions about pricing strategies, production levels, and monetary policy.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Inflation prints feed directly into central-bank policy expectations and real-yield calculations, and are among the most rate-sensitive releases on the calendar. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Dec 2024): actual 0.7 %, consensus 0.7 %. Prior reading (Nov 2024): -0.1 %. Before that (Oct 2024): -0.7 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/ZAR (Bullish ZAR, r=-0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.