Understanding the Table:
The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.
US dollar (USD) to South African rand (ZAR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the US dollar against the South African rand is to review how the USD/ZAR rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the USD to ZAR exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
| Date | USD/ZAR | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
02 Dec 2025 | 17.12 | 1.9% ▼ | 2 Week |
17 Sep 2025 | 17.39 | 3.4% ▼ | 3 Month |
16 Dec 2024 | 17.86 | 5.9% ▼ | 1 Year |
17 Dec 2020 | 14.65 | 14.7% ▲ | 5 Year |
19 Dec 2015 | 15.10 | 11.3% ▲ | 10 Year |
21 Dec 2005 | 6.3769 | 163.5% ▲ | 20 Year |
The USD to ZAR exchange rate has experienced notable fluctuations, with the current rate at 16.88, which is 2.0% lower than its three-month average of 17.23.
Recent forecasts and currency market updates indicate a mixed outlook for the USD to EUR exchange rate.
The USD to JPY exchange rate currently stands at 155.9, reflecting a significant 2.0% increase over its three-month average of 152.8.
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much US dollar are worth in South African rand across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different USD amounts at today’s rate * :
*Converted at the current USD-ZAR interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The best USD to ZAR exchange rate is 16.66 from OFX . This is -0.48% compared to the mid-market rate 16.74.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare US dollar (USD) to South African rand (ZAR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above Dollar to Rand comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest USD-ZAR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full USD to ZAR - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best USD to ZAR exchange rate is OFX at 16.66, -0.48% from the latest mid-market rate 16.74.
The next best is XE at 16.64, -0.6% from the mid-rate.
Then Western Union at 16.57, which is -1% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Chase Bank rate is 15.57 at -7% the Wells Fargo Bank rate is 15.52 at -7.3% and the Citibank rate is 16.29 at -2.7% compared to the mid-rate 16.74.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate. For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
View a full list of exchange rates by selecting your Base (from) currency:
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