GBP to ZAR
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GBP to ZAR — Rate Analysis
The current GBP/ZAR exchange rate is 21.6523 South African Rand (ZAR) per 1 British Pound Sterling (GBP). Conversely, 1 ZAR equals 0.046184 GBP. This mid-market rate was last updated on 2026-09-03 and reflects the midpoint between buy and sell prices in the global foreign exchange market.
Over the past 90 days, the GBP/ZAR rate has fallen by 1.26%, declining from 21.929 to 21.6523 ZAR. The current rate sits 0.271201 below the 90-day average of 21.9235, indicating relative weakness in GBP against ZAR during this period.
The 90-day high reached 22.4307 ZAR and the 90-day low dipped to 21.6523 ZAR. The current rate of 21.6523 is 0.778414 ZAR below the 90-day high and 0 ZAR above the 90-day low, placing it 0% of the way between the low and high.
About the GBP/ZAR exchange rate
The GBP/ZAR exchange rate tells you how many South African Rand (ZAR) you receive for one British Pound Sterling (GBP). On this page you can see the live rate, a 90-day historical chart, past data including the high, low and average, and convert any amount between the two currencies.
British Pound Sterling (GBP) is the currency of United Kingdom, issued by the Bank of England. South African Rand (ZAR) is the currency of South Africa.
Exchange rates fluctuate based on supply and demand, interest-rate differentials, inflation, trade balances and geopolitical events. The mid-market rate shown here is a fair reference rate; banks and transfer services typically apply a margin or fee on top.
About British Pound Sterling (GBP) and South African Rand (ZAR)
British Pound Sterling (GBP)
- ISO Code
- GBP
- Symbol
- £
- Country / Region
- United Kingdom
- Decimals
- 2
- Issuing Authority
- Bank of England
South African Rand (ZAR)
- ISO Code
- ZAR
- Symbol
- R
- Country / Region
- South Africa
- Decimals
- 2
GBP/ZAR past data
Recent sampled historical rates
| Date | 1 GBP = ZAR | 1 ZAR = GBP |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 21.6523 | 0.046184 |
| 2026-08-31 | 21.9052 | 0.045651 |
| 2026-08-28 | 21.7347 | 0.046009 |
| 2026-08-25 | 21.832 | 0.045804 |
| 2026-08-22 | 21.8541 | 0.045758 |
| 2026-08-16 | 21.8943 | 0.045674 |
| 2026-08-13 | 21.7809 | 0.045912 |
| 2026-08-10 | 21.8005 | 0.045871 |
| 2026-08-07 | 22.0113 | 0.045431 |
| 2026-08-04 | 22.1734 | 0.045099 |
| 2026-08-01 | 22.3009 | 0.044841 |
| 2026-07-29 | 22.2377 | 0.044969 |
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ZAR to GBPView the reverse exchange rate — how many British Pound Sterling (GBP) you get for 1 South African Rand (ZAR).