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ZAR to INR Market Data

South African rand (ZAR) to Indian rupee (INR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

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1 ZAR = INR

ZAR to INR is at 7-day highs near 4.5002, 3.4% below its 3-month average of 4.6589, having traded in a fairly volatile 9.8% range from 4.3671 to 4.7969

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1 INR = 0.2204 ZAR

Date	ZAR/INR	Period
29 Mar 2025	4.6768	2 Week
12 Jan 2025	4.5079	3 Month
12 Apr 2024	4.4426	1 Year
13 Apr 2020	4.2099	5 Year
15 Apr 2015	5.1697	10 Year
17 Apr 2005	6.9727	20 Year

ZAR/INR historic rates

What are equivalent amounts of ZAR and INR?

Here are some popular conversion amounts for ZAR to INR (South African rand to Indian rupee)*.

ZAR	INR
R 1	₹ 4.5366
R 5	₹ 22.68
R 10	₹ 45.37
R 20	₹ 90.73
R 50	₹ 226.83
R 100	₹ 453.66
R 250	₹ 1,134
R 500	₹ 2,268
R 1,000	₹ 4,537
R 2,000	₹ 9,073
R 5,000	₹ 22,683
R 10,000	₹ 45,366
R 20,000	₹ 90,732
R 50,000	₹ 226,830
R 100,000	₹ 453,660

ZAR	INR
R 0.2204	₹ 1
R 1.1020	₹ 5
R 2.2040	₹ 10
R 4.4080	₹ 20
R 11.02	₹ 50
R 22.04	₹ 100
R 55.10	₹ 250
R 110.20	₹ 500
R 220.40	₹ 1,000
R 440.80	₹ 2,000
R 1,102	₹ 5,000
R 2,204	₹ 10,000
R 4,408	₹ 20,000
R 11,020	₹ 50,000
R 22,040	₹ 100,000

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

ZAR & INR - Markets & outlook

South African rand - ZAR:

The US imposed a 30% reciprocal tariff rate on goods from South Africa as part of Trump’s growing trade war with countries around the world.

South Africa is highly susceptible to global investor sentiment as the country relies on foreign money to cover its large budget and current account deficits.

Indian rupee - INR:

The Indian rupee has steadily weakened (like most currencies) against the US dollar on fears that surging energy prices could spur inflation and interest rate hikes.

India is the third-largest oil-consuming country, after the U.S. and China.

India imports most of its oil requirements and higher crude prices tend to push up domestic inflation.

Investors are shedding Asian currencies including the Indian rupee as the dollar surges against major counterparts, driven by expectations that Trump’s anticipated policies—lower corporate taxes and deregulation—will stimulate U.S. growth.

Additionally, Asian currencies face the potential impact of Trump increasing tariffs, particularly targeting China. This combination is expected to bring a phase of heightened uncertainty and volatility for Asian currencies, with bankers noting that even the typically stable Indian rupee will feel the effects of the disruptions Trump’s policies may introduce.

How to get a good ZAR to INR exchange rate

There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting South African rand to Indian rupee:

Shop around for the best ZAR/INR 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/INR 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 INR 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 Indian rupee with South African rand, then it's better for the ZAR/INR 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 India — a practical currency and money guide to travel in India plus living and doing business with the Indian rupee.

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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