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ZAR to USD Exchange Rates & Currency Deals

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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 transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.

 
 
   

ZAR to USD Market Data

South African rand (ZAR) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
Sell ZAR   →   Buy USD
1 ZAR = 0.054878 USD
-1.2%
60d-lows
ZAR to USD is at 60-day lows near 0.054872, 1.7% below its 3-month average of 0.05583, having traded in a quite stable 5.0% range from 0.054366 to 0.057070
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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:

DateZAR/USDPeriod
13 Jul 2025
0.0557
2 Week
28 Apr 2025
0.0540
3 Month
27 Jul 2024
0.0547
1 Year
28 Jul 2020
0.0606
5 Year
30 Jul 2015
0.0789
10 Year
01 Aug 2005
0.1530
20 Year
ZAR/USD historic rates
The USD/ZAR exchange rate remains bullish at 17.99, bolstered by a hawkish Fed stance and strong US GDP data. Analysts note that rising interest rates could further support the dollar, while South Africa's dependence on foreign investment and high oil prices keep the rand vulnerable. Vigilance is key for anyone navigating international transactions

 

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 * :

ZAR USD
R 1 $ 0.0549
R 5 $ 0.2744
R 10 $ 0.5488
R 20 $ 1.0976
R 50 $ 2.7439
R 100 $ 5.4878
R 250 $ 13.72
R 500 $ 27.44
R 1,000 $ 54.88
R 2,000 $ 109.76
R 5,000 $ 274.39
R 10,000 $ 548.78
R 20,000 $ 1,098
R 50,000 $ 2,744
R 100,000 $ 5,488
ZAR USD
R 18.22 $ 1
R 91.10 $ 5
R 182.20 $ 10
R 364.40 $ 20
R 911.00 $ 50
R 1,822 $ 100
R 4,555 $ 250
R 9,110 $ 500
R 18,220 $ 1,000
R 36,440 $ 2,000
R 91,100 $ 5,000
R 182,200 $ 10,000
R 364,400 $ 20,000
R 911,000 $ 50,000
R 1,822,000 $ 100,000

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*Converted at the current ZAR-USD 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 USD?

The best ZAR to USD exchange rate is our partner deal rate of 0.0546 from OFX . This is -0.51% compared to the mid-market rate 0.054878.

The standard OFX ZAR-USD rate is 0.054219464, -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 0.0546, -0.51% from the latest mid-market rate 0.054878.

The next best is XE at 0.0545, -0.69% from the mid-rate.

Then WorldRemit at 0.0541, which is -1.4% 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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