Live exchange rate

USD to ZAR US Dollar to South African Rand

1 USD = 16.53 ZAR

1 ZAR = 0.0605 USD

Rates updated November 9, 2026

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The history of this pair starts today and grows by one point a day.

Convert USD to ZAR

USD ZAR
1.00 USD 16.53 ZAR
5.00 USD 82.67 ZAR
10.00 USD 165.34 ZAR
25.00 USD 413.36 ZAR
50.00 USD 826.71 ZAR
100.00 USD 1,653.43 ZAR
250.00 USD 4,133.57 ZAR
500.00 USD 8,267.13 ZAR
1,000.00 USD 16,534.26 ZAR
5,000.00 USD 82,671.32 ZAR
10,000.00 USD 165,342.64 ZAR

Convert ZAR to USD

ZAR USD
1.00 ZAR 0.0605 USD
5.00 ZAR 0.3024 USD
10.00 ZAR 0.6048 USD
25.00 ZAR 1.51 USD
50.00 ZAR 3.02 USD
100.00 ZAR 6.05 USD
250.00 ZAR 15.12 USD
500.00 ZAR 30.24 USD
1,000.00 ZAR 60.48 USD
5,000.00 ZAR 302.40 USD
10,000.00 ZAR 604.80 USD

About the USD to ZAR rate

The rate above is the mid-market rate: the midpoint between what buyers and sellers pay for US Dollar in South African Rand on the global currency market. It is the fairest reference there is, and the one banks use between themselves. ConvAny refreshes it every day.

When you pay by card or change cash, your bank or exchange office adds a margin on top of this rate, often 1 to 5 percent. Compare their offer with the rate on this page and you can see exactly how much the exchange costs you.

Type any amount in the converter to see it in South African Rand and every other currency on your list. Your currencies are remembered for your next visit, and the ConvAny iPhone app does the same offline.

USD to ZAR: common questions

How much is 1 USD in ZAR?

At today's mid-market rate, 1 US Dollar is worth 16.53 South African Rand, and 1 ZAR is worth 0.0605 USD.

Is this the rate my bank uses for USD to ZAR?

Not quite. Banks and card networks add a margin on top of the mid-market rate shown here. The difference between their rate and this one is what the exchange costs you.

How much is 100.00 USD in ZAR?

100.00 USD is 1,653.43 ZAR at today's mid-market rate, and 1,000.00 USD is 16,534.26 ZAR.

How often is the USD to ZAR rate updated?

Once a day, from Exchange Rate API, which collects rates from central banks and market data.