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USD to ZAR Exchange Rates & Currency Deals

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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’.

 
 
   

USD to ZAR Market Data

US dollar (USD) to South African rand (ZAR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
Sell USD   →   Buy ZAR
1 USD = 16.09 ZAR
1d+0.2%
 
USD to ZAR is at 7-day highs near 16.18, 3.4% below its 3-month average of 16.75, having traded in a quite volatile 11.4% range from 15.74 to 17.54
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Currency Forecasts related to USD/ZAR

USD to ZAR 2026 Forecasts

USD/ZAR Outlook: Slightly weaker, but likely to move sideways as it trades below its recent average and is near its recent lows with mixed signals from fundamentals.

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USD to EUR 2026 Forecasts

USD/EUR Outlook: Slightly weaker, but likely to move sideways, as the rate is below its recent average and lacks a clear driver.

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USD to JPY 2026 Forecasts

USD/JPY Outlook: Slightly positive, but likely to move sideways as the rate is above its recent average but lacks a clear driving factor, trading near mid-range.

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USD/ZAR Outlook: Slightly weaker, likely to move sideways below recent averages. Key drivers: • Fed rate pause vs. SARB cut favors ZAR • Higher gold prices attract safe-haven investment • U.S. geopolitical tension pressures USD. Range: Likely to hold within recent levels. What could change it: • Upside risk: Strong U.S. economic data could boost USD • Downside risk: Continued U.S. asset selling may weaken USD further

 

USD to ZAR Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?

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 * :

USD ZAR
$ 1 R 16.09
$ 5 R 80.45
$ 10 R 160.90
$ 20 R 321.80
$ 50 R 804.50
$ 100 R 1,609
$ 250 R 4,023
$ 500 R 8,045
$ 1,000 R 16,090
$ 2,000 R 32,180
$ 5,000 R 80,450
$ 10,000 R 160,900
$ 20,000 R 321,800
$ 50,000 R 804,500
$ 100,000 R 1,609,000
USD ZAR
$ 0.0622 R 1
$ 0.3108 R 5
$ 0.6215 R 10
$ 1.2430 R 20
$ 3.1076 R 50
$ 6.2152 R 100
$ 15.54 R 250
$ 31.08 R 500
$ 62.15 R 1,000
$ 124.30 R 2,000
$ 310.76 R 5,000
$ 621.52 R 10,000
$ 1,243 R 20,000
$ 3,108 R 50,000
$ 6,215 R 100,000

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*Converted at the current USD-ZAR interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

 
 

What is the best Send Money conversion rate for USD to ZAR?

The best USD to ZAR exchange rate is 16.01 from OFX . This is -0.5% compared to the mid-market rate 16.09.

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. 

How do USD-ZAR rates compare between 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 16.01, -0.5% from the latest mid-market rate 16.09.

The next best is XE at 15.99, -0.62% from the mid-rate.

Then Western Union at 15.93, which is -0.99% from the mid-rate.

Among the banks the Chase Bank rate is 14.96 at -7% the Wells Fargo Bank rate is 14.92 at -7.3% and the Citibank rate is 15.66 at -2.7% compared to the mid-rate 16.09.

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.

 

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