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ZAR to GBP Market Data

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

Sell ZAR → Buy GBP

1 ZAR = GBP

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ZAR to GBP is at 7-day lows near 0.041051, 1.3% below its 3-month average of 0.041599, having traded in a fairly volatile 9.6% range from 0.039609 to 0.043426

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1 GBP = 24.36 ZAR

Date	ZAR/GBP	Period
26 Apr 2025	0.0402	2 Week
09 Feb 2025	0.0435	3 Month
10 May 2024	0.0429	1 Year
11 May 2020	0.0440	5 Year
13 May 2015	0.0533	10 Year
15 May 2005	0.0853	20 Year

ZAR/GBP historic rates

What are equivalent amounts of ZAR and GBP?

Here are some popular conversion amounts for ZAR to GBP (South African rand to British pound)*.

ZAR	GBP
R 1	£ 0.0411
R 5	£ 0.2053
R 10	£ 0.4106
R 20	£ 0.8212
R 50	£ 2.0529
R 100	£ 4.1058
R 250	£ 10.26
R 500	£ 20.53
R 1,000	£ 41.06
R 2,000	£ 82.12
R 5,000	£ 205.29
R 10,000	£ 410.58
R 20,000	£ 821.16
R 50,000	£ 2,053
R 100,000	£ 4,106

ZAR	GBP
R 24.36	£ 1
R 121.80	£ 5
R 243.60	£ 10
R 487.20	£ 20
R 1,218	£ 50
R 2,436	£ 100
R 6,090	£ 250
R 12,180	£ 500
R 24,360	£ 1,000
R 48,720	£ 2,000
R 121,800	£ 5,000
R 243,600	£ 10,000
R 487,200	£ 20,000
R 1,218,000	£ 50,000
R 2,436,000	£ 100,000

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

Forecasts for GBP to ZAR

14 MayRecent forecasts for the GBP to ZAR exchange rate reflect a complex interplay of geopolitical developments, economic data, and commodity price trends. Analysts note that the British pound (GBP) has seen fluctuations due to mixed job data from the UK, which highlighted cooling wage growth and an uptick in unemployment. Despite this, the pound remained relatively buoyant, partly due to comments from Bank of England (BoE) officials suggesting that high wage growth may keep interest rates elevated for an extended period. As a result, expectations of persistent interest rates could provide some support for GBP in the near term.

Read our full review of recent GBP to ZAR forecasts.

How to get a good ZAR to GBP exchange rate

There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting South African rand to British pound:

Shop around for the best ZAR/GBP exchange rate: Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare rates from different sources before making a conversion.
Timing is important: Keep an eye on the ZAR/GBP rate on currency markets, as exchange rates can fluctuate frequently. Try to make your transactions when the exchange rate is in your favor. You can do this easily with our BER Smart Rate Tracker.
Use a credit/debit or travel card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees: Some credit cards charge additional fees for transactions made in a foreign currency, so it's important to check with your card issuer to see if they charge these fees and what their exchange rate is.
Use a multi-currency account: Having a multi-currency account allows you to hold and transfer money in both ZAR and GBP at close to the interbank rate. It also allows you to make payments or withdrawals in the local currency while avoiding high conversion fees.
Buy currency in advance: If you know that you will need foreign currency in the future, consider buying it in advance when the exchange rate is favorable.

The key is reducing excessive costs and fees

Generally speaking, if you are buying British pound with South African rand, then it's better for the ZAR/GBP exchange rate to be higher.

However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).

The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.

Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.

Read our Currency guide to the United Kingdom — a practical currency and money guide to travel in the United Kingdom plus living and doing business with the British pound.

It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.

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