RESEARCH NOTE: EXCHANGE RATES AND SOUTH AFRICAN WOOL PRICES

The effects of the exchange rate of the Rand and of the Australian Dollar, as well as the effect of general price levels on South African wool prices were analysed. The results fail to show an effect of general price levels and the exchange rate of the Rand. South African wool prices are materially affected by Australian prices. However, Australian wool prices again, which dominate the market. are affected by exchange rates of the Australian Dollar. Thus, South African wool prices are indirectly affected by the exchange rate of the Australian Dolla