Live exchange rate

ZAR to USD South African Rand to US Dollar

1 ZAR = 0.0605 USD

1 USD = 16.53 ZAR

Rates updated November 9, 2026

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

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

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

About the ZAR to USD rate

The rate above is the mid-market rate: the midpoint between what buyers and sellers pay for South African Rand in US Dollar 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.

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ZAR to USD: common questions

How much is 1 ZAR in USD?

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

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

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 ZAR in USD?

100.00 ZAR is 6.05 USD at today's mid-market rate, and 1,000.00 ZAR is 60.48 USD.

How often is the ZAR to USD rate updated?

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