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USD to ZAR — Rate Analysis
The current USD/ZAR exchange rate is 16.0443 South African Rand (ZAR) per 1 US Dollar (USD). Conversely, 1 ZAR equals 0.062327 USD. 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 USD/ZAR rate has fallen by 1.75%, declining from 16.3308 to 16.0443 ZAR. The current rate sits 0.30409 below the 90-day average of 16.3484, indicating relative weakness in USD against ZAR during this period.
The 90-day high reached 16.8348 ZAR and the 90-day low dipped to 15.9932 ZAR. The current rate of 16.0443 is 0.790467 ZAR below the 90-day high and 0.051088 ZAR above the 90-day low, placing it 6% of the way between the low and high.
About the USD/ZAR exchange rate
The USD/ZAR exchange rate tells you how many South African Rand (ZAR) you receive for one US Dollar (USD). 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.
US Dollar (USD) is the currency of United States, issued by the Federal Reserve. 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 US Dollar (USD) and South African Rand (ZAR)
US Dollar (USD)
- ISO Code
- USD
- Symbol
- $
- Country / Region
- United States
- Decimals
- 2
- Issuing Authority
- Federal Reserve
South African Rand (ZAR)
- ISO Code
- ZAR
- Symbol
- R
- Country / Region
- South Africa
- Decimals
- 2
USD/ZAR past data
Recent sampled historical rates
| Date | 1 USD = ZAR | 1 ZAR = USD |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 16.0443 | 0.062327 |
| 2026-08-31 | 16.1727 | 0.061833 |
| 2026-08-28 | 15.9932 | 0.062527 |
| 2026-08-25 | 16.0108 | 0.062458 |
| 2026-08-22 | 16.016 | 0.062437 |
| 2026-08-16 | 16.1799 | 0.061805 |
| 2026-08-13 | 16.1459 | 0.061935 |
| 2026-08-10 | 16.1625 | 0.061872 |
| 2026-08-07 | 16.3607 | 0.061122 |
| 2026-08-04 | 16.5123 | 0.060561 |
| 2026-08-01 | 16.5446 | 0.060443 |
| 2026-07-29 | 16.7246 | 0.059792 |
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ZAR to USDView the reverse exchange rate — how many US Dollar (USD) you get for 1 South African Rand (ZAR).