ZAR to USD
South African Rand to US Dollar · Live exchange rate
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ZAR to USD — Rate Analysis
The current ZAR/USD exchange rate is 0.061823 US Dollar (USD) per 1 South African Rand (ZAR). Conversely, 1 USD equals 16.1753 ZAR. This mid-market rate was last updated on 2026-09-02 and reflects the midpoint between buy and sell prices in the global foreign exchange market.
Over the past 90 days, the ZAR/USD rate has risen by 1.79%, moving from 0.061234 to 0.062327 USD. The current rate sits 0.000645 above the 90-day average of 0.061178, indicating relative strength in ZAR against USD during this period.
The 90-day high reached 0.062527 USD and the 90-day low dipped to 0.059401 USD. The current rate of 0.061823 is 0.000704 USD below the 90-day high and 0.002422 USD above the 90-day low, placing it 77% of the way between the low and high.
About the ZAR/USD exchange rate
The ZAR/USD exchange rate tells you how many US Dollar (USD) you receive for one South African Rand (ZAR). 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.
South African Rand (ZAR) is the currency of South Africa. US Dollar (USD) is the currency of United States, issued by the Federal Reserve.
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 South African Rand (ZAR) and US Dollar (USD)
South African Rand (ZAR)
- ISO Code
- ZAR
- Symbol
- R
- Country / Region
- South Africa
- Decimals
- 2
US Dollar (USD)
- ISO Code
- USD
- Symbol
- $
- Country / Region
- United States
- Decimals
- 2
- Issuing Authority
- Federal Reserve
ZAR/USD past data
Recent sampled historical rates
| Date | 1 ZAR = USD | 1 USD = ZAR |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 0.062327 | 16.0443 |
| 2026-08-31 | 0.061833 | 16.1727 |
| 2026-08-28 | 0.062527 | 15.9932 |
| 2026-08-25 | 0.062458 | 16.0108 |
| 2026-08-22 | 0.062437 | 16.016 |
| 2026-08-16 | 0.061805 | 16.1799 |
| 2026-08-13 | 0.061935 | 16.1459 |
| 2026-08-10 | 0.061872 | 16.1625 |
| 2026-08-07 | 0.061122 | 16.3607 |
| 2026-08-04 | 0.060561 | 16.5123 |
| 2026-08-01 | 0.060443 | 16.5446 |
| 2026-07-29 | 0.059792 | 16.7246 |
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