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South African Rand (ZAR) Exchange Rate, Currency Converter and Profile
The South African Rand is one of Africa's most actively traded currencies and is linked to commodities, trade, and emerging-market sentiment.
ZAR currency converter tool
Use this calculator as a quick reference for ZAR to USD conversion. It uses the same visible reference-rate method as the surrounding exchange-rate tables and remains separate from bank or money-transfer quotes.
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1 ZAR = 0.055218 USD
Background
ZAR movements often reflect commodity prices, South African Reserve Bank policy, fiscal expectations, electricity constraints, and global risk appetite.
ZAR exchange rates against major currencies
| Target currency | Latest reference rate | Inverse rate | More |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD US Dollar | 1 ZAR = 0.055218 USD | 1 USD = 18.110037 ZAR | ZAR rate table |
| EUR Euro | 1 ZAR = 0.050878 EUR | 1 EUR = 19.654861 ZAR | ZAR rate table |
| CNY Chinese Yuan | 1 ZAR = 0.399834 CNY | 1 CNY = 2.501038 ZAR | ZAR rate table |
| GBP British Pound | 1 ZAR = 0.043357 GBP | 1 GBP = 23.064326 ZAR | ZAR rate table |
| JPY Japanese Yen | 1 ZAR = 8.692435 JPY | 1 JPY = 0.115043 ZAR | ZAR rate table |
| CAD Canadian Dollar | 1 ZAR = 0.075417 CAD | 1 CAD = 13.259610 ZAR | ZAR rate table |
| AUD Australian Dollar | 1 ZAR = 0.082971 AUD | 1 AUD = 12.052404 ZAR | ZAR rate table |
| CHF Swiss Franc | 1 ZAR = 0.049387 CHF | 1 CHF = 20.248243 ZAR | ZAR rate table |
| HKD Hong Kong Dollar | 1 ZAR = 0.431380 HKD | 1 HKD = 2.318142 ZAR | ZAR rate table |
| SGD Singapore Dollar | 1 ZAR = 0.074224 SGD | 1 SGD = 13.472731 ZAR | ZAR rate table |
Current exchange-rate entry points
How to read ZAR exchange rates
Reference exchange rates help compare one currency with another, but they are not always the same as a bank, card, broker, cash desk, or remittance rate. Real transactions may include spreads, fixed fees, settlement timing, local liquidity, and compliance costs.
Data and editorial note
This profile combines stable currency reference information with current exchange-rate entry points. It is reviewed for clarity, uses visible data notes, and avoids investment recommendations or exchange-rate forecasts.
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