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Royal Bank of Scotland GBP 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 Royal Bank of Scotland 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’.

 
 
   

GBP to ZAR Market Data

British pound (GBP) to South African rand (ZAR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
Sell GBP   →   Buy ZAR
1 GBP = 22.51 ZAR
1d+0.2%▲
 
GBP to ZAR is at 7-day highs near 22.55, 1.2% below its 3-month average of 22.83, having traded in a quite stable 4.4% range from 22.39 to 23.37
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  1 ZAR = 0.044422 GBP

Is the GBP to ZAR Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?

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 British pound against the South African rand is to review how the GBP/ZAR rate has changed over time.

The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to ZAR exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:

DateGBP/ZARChangePeriod
10 Dec 2025
22.68
0.5% ▼2 Week
25 Sep 2025
23.25
3% ▼3 Month
24 Dec 2024
23.43
3.7% ▼1 Year
25 Dec 2020
19.79
14% ▲5 Year
27 Dec 2015
22.74
0.8% ▼10 Year
29 Dec 2005
10.90
107% ▲20 Year
GBP/ZAR historic rates & change to 24-Dec-2025

Currency Forecasts related to GBP/ZAR

GBP to ZAR 2025 Forecasts

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GBP to USD 2025 Forecasts

The recent interplay between GBP and USD shows notable influences from central banks and inflation forecasts, reflecting a dynamic currency market.

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USD to ZAR 2025 Forecasts

The USD to ZAR exchange rate has recently been influenced by a multitude of economic factors affecting both currencies.

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GBP/ZAR is at 22.55, near 7-day highs but 1.2% below its 3-month average of 22.83. Strength in GBP follows a BoE rate cut, while the ZAR benefits from a tourism boom and high business confidence. Analysts predict continued volatility as both economies evolve

 

GBP 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 British pound are worth in South African rand across a range of amounts.

This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :

GBP ZAR
£ 1 R 22.51
£ 5 R 112.55
£ 10 R 225.10
£ 20 R 450.20
£ 50 R 1,126
£ 100 R 2,251
£ 250 R 5,628
£ 500 R 11,255
£ 1,000 R 22,510
£ 2,000 R 45,020
£ 5,000 R 112,550
£ 10,000 R 225,100
£ 20,000 R 450,200
£ 50,000 R 1,125,500
£ 100,000 R 2,251,000
GBP ZAR
£ 0.0444 R 1
£ 0.2221 R 5
£ 0.4442 R 10
£ 0.8884 R 20
£ 2.2211 R 50
£ 4.4422 R 100
£ 11.11 R 250
£ 22.21 R 500
£ 44.42 R 1,000
£ 88.84 R 2,000
£ 222.11 R 5,000
£ 444.22 R 10,000
£ 888.44 R 20,000
£ 2,221 R 50,000
£ 4,442 R 100,000

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

 
 

What is the Royal Bank of Scotland Send Money conversion rate for GBP to ZAR?

The Royal Bank of Scotland GBP to ZAR exchange rate is 21.52. This is -4.4% compared to the latest GBP-ZAR mid-market rate 22.51.

As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare British pound (GBP) to South African rand (ZAR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

The above Royal Bank of Scotland - Sterling to Rand comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by Royal Bank of Scotland and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-ZAR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers. 

How do Royal Bank of Scotland GBP-ZAR rates compare between providers?

Looking at the full GBP to ZAR - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to ZAR exchange rate is OFX at 22.4, -0.49% from the latest mid-market rate 22.51.

The next best is XE at 22.38, -0.58% from the mid-rate.

Then Western Union at 22.29, which is -0.98% from the mid-rate.

Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 21.38 at -5% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 21.52 at -4.4% and the Barclays Bank rate is 21.45 at -4.7% compared to the mid-rate 22.51.

It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks like Royal Bank of Scotland 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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