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.
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Swiss franc (CHF) 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 Swiss franc against the South African rand is to review how the CHF/ZAR rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the CHF to ZAR exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
| Date | CHF/ZAR | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
23 May 2025 | 21.74 | 0.4% ▼ | 2 Week |
08 Mar 2025 | 20.72 | 4.5% ▲ | 3 Month |
06 Jun 2024 | 21.32 | 1.5% ▲ | 1 Year |
07 Jun 2020 | 17.44 | 24.1% ▲ | 5 Year |
09 Jun 2015 | 13.36 | 62.1% ▲ | 10 Year |
11 Jun 2005 | 5.3377 | 305.6% ▲ | 20 Year |
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much Swiss franc are worth in South African rand across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different CHF amounts at today’s rate * :
| CHF | ZAR |
|---|---|
| Fr. 1,000 | R 21,630 |
| Fr. 5,000 | R 108,150 |
| Fr. 20,000 | R 432,600 |
| Fr. 100,000 | R 2,163,000 |
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*Converted at the current CHF-ZAR interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The best CHF to ZAR exchange rate is our partner deal rate of 21.52 from OFX . This is -0.51% compared to the mid-market rate 21.63.
The standard OFX CHF-ZAR rate is 21.37044, -1.2% from the mid-rate. Visit OFX here to secure the better rate.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare Swiss franc (CHF) to South African rand (ZAR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above Franc 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 CHF-ZAR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full comparison table the best CHF to ZAR exchange rate is 21.52 from OFX, -0.51% from the mid-market rate 21.63. The next best rate is 21.5 from XE, -0.6% from the mid-rate. Then Wise with 21.48 is -0.69% from the mid-rate.
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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