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ZAR to JPY - Transfers Compared

ZAR-JPY Rate Calculator

 
   
   
   
   

   

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 details and click ‘Get Rates’.

 
 

Save Money - Compare Exchange Rate Margins & Fees

 

Sending money to Japan can be an expensive business, more so if you aren’t even aware of all the hidden fees. Money transfer companies and banks profit by charging you fees and a normally hidden margin on the exchange rate.

Using your Bank to make international wire transfers to India can be especially expensive – often 5% to 10% worse than using a foreign exchange specialist to send to Japan bank accounts or pay a Japanese yen invoice.

 
   

ZAR to JPY Market Data

South African rand (ZAR) to Japanese yen (JPY) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
Sell ZAR   →   Buy JPY
1 ZAR = 8.1464 JPY
+1.2%
14d-highs
ZAR to JPY is at 14-day highs near 8.1054, 2.3% above its 3-month average of 7.9244, having traded in a quite volatile 12.0% range from 7.3967 to 8.2813
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  1 JPY = 0.1228 ZAR

Is the ZAR to JPY 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 South African rand against the Japanese yen is to review how the ZAR/JPY rate has changed over time.

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

DateZAR/JPYPeriod
17 May 2025
8.0728
2 Week
02 Mar 2025
8.0758
3 Month
31 May 2024
8.3664
1 Year
01 Jun 2020
6.1863
5 Year
03 Jun 2015
10.12
10 Year
05 Jun 2005
15.77
20 Year
ZAR/JPY historic rates
 

ZAR to JPY 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 South African rand are worth in Japanese yen across a range of amounts.

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

ZAR JPY
R 1 ¥ 8.1464
R 5 ¥ 40.73
R 10 ¥ 81.46
R 20 ¥ 162.93
R 50 ¥ 407.32
R 100 ¥ 814.64
R 250 ¥ 2,037
R 500 ¥ 4,073
R 1,000 ¥ 8,146
R 2,000 ¥ 16,293
R 5,000 ¥ 40,732
R 10,000 ¥ 81,464
R 20,000 ¥ 162,928
R 50,000 ¥ 407,320
R 100,000 ¥ 814,640
ZAR JPY
R 0.1228 ¥ 1
R 0.6140 ¥ 5
R 1.2280 ¥ 10
R 2.4560 ¥ 20
R 6.1400 ¥ 50
R 12.28 ¥ 100
R 30.70 ¥ 250
R 61.40 ¥ 500
R 122.80 ¥ 1,000
R 245.60 ¥ 2,000
R 614.00 ¥ 5,000
R 1,228 ¥ 10,000
R 2,456 ¥ 20,000
R 6,140 ¥ 50,000
R 12,280 ¥ 100,000

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

 
 

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

The best ZAR to JPY exchange rate is our partner deal rate of 8.1057 from OFX . This is -0.5% compared to the mid-market rate 8.1464.

The standard OFX ZAR-JPY rate is 7.861276, -3.5% 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 South African rand (ZAR) to Japanese yen (JPY) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

The above Rand to Yen 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 ZAR-JPY mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers. 

How do ZAR-JPY rates compare between providers?

Looking at the full comparison table the best ZAR to JPY exchange rate is 8.1057 from OFX, -0.5% from the mid-market rate 8.1464. The next best rate is 8.0976 from XE, -0.6% from the mid-rate. Then WorldRemit with 8.0242 is -1.5% 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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