South African rand to US Dollars Exchange Rate

Base Currency: ZARQuote Currency: USD

Convert ZAR to USD at the live mid-market rate. Updated approximately every 5 minutes for accurate, transparent currency conversion. MoneyConvert: smart analytics & real-world rates — like you're there.

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ZAR to USD Chart

Explore the ZAR/USD exchange rate with our interactive chart featuring real-time mid-market data. Track historical trends across multiple timeframes, view min/max values with exact dates, average rate line, and monitor rate changes at a glance.

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This table shows how the exchange rate has changed over different time periods. The Amount column reflects the value change for your specified quantity, while Change % indicates the percentage movement from the period's start to end.

ZAR/USD Daily Rate Change Calendar

Daily mid-market rate changes over the last year. Green indicates USD weakening (more USD per ZAR), red indicates USD strengthening (less USD per ZAR).

Interactive calendar showing daily exchange rate changes. Navigate cells to see detailed information for each day.
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ZAR to USD Exchange Rate Stability

Volatility distills recent market moves into a clear signal of stability, helping you plan ZAR/USD conversions with fewer surprises.

How we calculate: Status is based on 7D annualized historical volatility (HV) from daily log returns of the mid-market rate after UTC daily resampling (last observation). The tiles show daily HV for the last 7/30/90 daily closes; missing days aren’t interpolated.
Past volatility only — not a forecast. Not financial advice or a personal recommendation. Mid-market reference; provider quotes may differ.

About South African rand and US Dollars

Quick facts for South African rand and US Dollars.

South African rand
South African rand
ZAR
South African rand
ISO 4217
ZAR
Symbol
R
Country
South Africa
Region
Africa
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US Dollars
US Dollars
USD
US Dollars
ISO 4217
USD
Symbol
$
Country
18 countries
Region
North America
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ZAR ⇄ USD Conversion Tables

Side-by-side conversion table for common amounts with live mid-market ZAR/USD rates.

ZAR
USD
1ZAR
0.0585USD
5ZAR
0.2925USD
10ZAR
0.585USD
20ZAR
1.17USD
50ZAR
2.9251USD
100ZAR
5.8502USD
250ZAR
14.6254USD
500ZAR
29.2509USD
1,000ZAR
58.5018USD
2,000ZAR
117.0035USD
5,000ZAR
292.5088USD
10,000ZAR
585.0177USD
USD
ZAR
1USD
17.0935ZAR
5USD
85.4675ZAR
10USD
170.935ZAR
20USD
341.87ZAR
50USD
854.675ZAR
100USD
1,709.35ZAR
250USD
4,273.375ZAR
500USD
8,546.75ZAR
1,000USD
17,093.5ZAR
2,000USD
34,187ZAR
5,000USD
85,467.5ZAR
10,000USD
170,935ZAR

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FAQ

Common questions about ZAR to USD currency conversion and exchange rates

The exchange rate for ZAR/USD fluctuates constantly based on market conditions, central bank policies, and economic indicators. We update our rates in real-time to ensure you always get the most accurate conversion data available. Check the live rate at the top of this page for the current South African rand to US Dollars exchange rate.
To convert South African rand to US Dollars, enter the amount in the converter above, and the tool will automatically calculate the equivalent value using the current mid-market exchange rate. You can switch between currencies and adjust amounts in real-time.
The best time to exchange currencies depends on market volatility and your risk tolerance. Check the Price Stability Analysis section above to understand current volatility levels across different timeframes (7-day, 30-day, 90-day). Lower volatility periods typically offer more predictable rates, while higher volatility may present opportunities but with greater risk.
We show mid-market exchange rates ZAR/USD (the midpoint between buy and sell prices) without any markup. Banks and currency exchange services add their own margins, fees, and commissions on top of these rates. Our rates reflect the true market value and help you compare offers from different providers.
Yes, use the interactive chart above to view South African rand to US Dollars historical exchange rates. You can select different time periods (1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years or ten years) to analyze trends and patterns in the currency pair's performance.