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ZAR to USD Market Data
South African rand (ZAR) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
ZAR to USD is at 14-day lows near 0.055723, just 0.8% above its 3-month average of 0.055299, having traded in a fairly volatile 8.6% range from 0.052536 to 0.057070
Is the ZAR to USD 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 US dollar is to review how the ZAR/USD rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the ZAR to USD exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
ZAR/USD
Period
29 Jun 2025
0.0562
2 Week
14 Apr 2025
0.0529
3 Month
13 Jul 2024
0.0557
1 Year
14 Jul 2020
0.0598
5 Year
16 Jul 2015
0.0807
10 Year
18 Jul 2005
0.1504
20 Year
ZAR/USD historic rates
The USD/ZAR rate sits at 17.94, just below the 3-month avg of 18.09. Analysts highlight strong USD support amid reduced Fed rate cut expectations, while the ZAR is pressured by a 30% US tariff on its goods. Future movements hinge on US economic policies and global trade tensions
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ZAR to USD 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 US dollar across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different ZAR amounts at today’s rate * :
The standard OFX ZAR-USD rate is 0.055170908, -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
South African rand (ZAR) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Rand to Dollar 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-USD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do ZAR-USD rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
ZAR to USD - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best ZAR to USD exchange rate is OFX at 0.0556, -0.43% from the latest mid-market rate 0.055841.
The next best is XE at 0.0555, -0.61% 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.