Convert ZAR to USD: South African Rand To US Dollar Exchange Rates (2024)

1.0000 ZAR = 0.05418 USD June 13, 2024 07:15 PM UTC

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1South African Rand=0.05418US Dollars

1 ZAR = 0.05418 USD1 USD = 18.458 ZAR

Last update 2024-6-13 7:15 PM UTC

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This chart shows data from 2023-6-13 to 2024-6-12. The average exchange rate over this period was 0.05344 US Dollars per South African Rand.

What was the highest ZAR to USD exchange rate in the lastyear?

The high point for the ZAR/USD ratewas 0.05691 US Dollars per South African Rand on July 25, 2023.

What was the lowest ZAR to USD exchange rate in the lastyear?

The low point was 0.05125 US Dollars per South African Rand on October 5, 2023.

Is ZAR up or down compared to USD in the lastyear?

The ZAR/USD rate is up +1.27%. This means the South African Rand has increased in value compared to the US Dollar.

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ZAR to USD Exchange Rates

Last 30 DaysLast 90 Days
High$0.05528$0.05528
Low$0.05273$0.05183
Avg$0.05411$0.05350
Volatility-0.11%+1.93%
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Convert ZAR to USD

South African Rand US Dollar
R100$5.4178
R500$27.089
R1,000$54.178
R1,500$81.268
R2,000$108.36
R2,500$135.45
R5,000$270.89
R10,000$541.78
R50,000$2,708.92
R100,000$5,417.84
R250,000$13,545
R500,000$27,089
R1,000,000$54,178
R2,500,000$135,446
R5,000,000$270,892
R10,000,000$541,784

Convert USD to ZAR

US Dollar South African Rand
$1R18.458
$5R92.288
$10R184.58
$15R276.86
$20R369.15
$25R461.44
$50R922.88
$100R1,845.76
$500R9,228.78
$1,000R18,458
$2,500R46,144
$5,000R92,288
$10,000R184,576
$25,000R461,439
$50,000R922,878
$100,000R1,845,756

ZAR to USD History Rates by Year

To view rates between the South African Rand and the US Dollar for a particular year, click on one of the links below.

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How to Convert South African Rands to US Dollars?

You can convert South African Rands to US Dollars by using the exchange-rates.org currency converter in just one easy step.Simply enter the amount of ZAR you want to convert to USD in the box labeled "Amount", and you’re done!You’ll now see the value of the converted currency according to the most recent exchange rate.

ZAR to USD Currency Converter - FAQs

How much is R1 in USD?

1 South African Rand = 0.05418 US Dollars as of June 13, 2024 07:15 PM UTC.You can get live exchange rates between South African Rands and US Dollars using exchange-rates.org,which aggregates real-time forex data from the most authoritative sources.

How much is R100 in USD?

100 South African Rands = 5.4178 US Dollars as of June 13, 2024 07:15 PM UTC.

What was the highest ZAR to USD exchange rate in the last 10 years?

In the last 10 years, the highest rate from South African Rands to US Dollars was on February 5, 2015 when each South African Rand was worth $0.08871 USD.

When is the best time to convert ZAR to USD?

The ZAR and USD can be traded 24x5 starting from the time markets open on Monday mornings in Sydney all the way to the time markets close on Fridays at 5 pm in New York. Exchange rates can fluctuate by the minute while markets are open. However, the time between 3-4 PM GMT is often a good time to convert South African Rands to US Dollars because currency market liquidity and trading volume tend to be the highest during this time. Also, it’s best to convert South African Rands to US Dollars early in the week if you need US Dollars urgently. If you execute a trade late in the week, it might not settle until the following week given that forex markets are closed on weekends.

Which is stronger, ZAR or USD?

The US Dollar is currently stronger than the South African Rand given that 1 USD is equal to 18.458 ZAR.Conversely, 1 ZAR is worth 0.05418 USD.

Is the South African Rand up or down against the US Dollar?

The South African Rand isdown -0.75%year to date against the US Dollar.In the last 10 years, the South African Rand isdown -37.68%against the US Dollar.As a result, the South African Rand haslostpurchasing power compared to the US Dollar over the last 10 years.

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Convert ZAR to USD: South African Rand To US Dollar Exchange Rates (2024)

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Convert ZAR to USD: South African Rand To US Dollar Exchange Rates? ›

The country has long had a reputation for being affordable. Accommodations and food are particularly good value, especially in the upper ranges of the market, with prices at luxury hotels and restaurants considerably less than those at their European and North American counterparts.

Is South Africa cheap or expensive? ›

The country has long had a reputation for being affordable. Accommodations and food are particularly good value, especially in the upper ranges of the market, with prices at luxury hotels and restaurants considerably less than those at their European and North American counterparts.

What is the selling rate of ZAR to USD? ›

1 ZAR = 0.054904 USD Jun 25, 2024 18:20 UTC.

How far does the dollar go in South Africa? ›

At the time of writing, the Rand: USD exchange rate stands at 18:1. In practical terms, this signifies that 1 USD can be exchanged for 18 South African Rands. In other words, if you arrive in South Africa with a $100 bill and exchange it at the airport, you will receive R1800.

Why is ZAR losing value? ›

South Africa has a current account deficit, and it grows each time the country continues to spend more on imports than they receive from exports. This leaves the country with foreign capital debt, which in turn results in the rand depreciating.

Can I use US dollars in South Africa? ›

When travelling in Southern Africa, the most useful currency to have with you is South African rand or US dollars. You do not need to carry a lot of cash with you – most places accept credit cards. You can exchange money easily at any bank or airport in South Africa.

How strong is the dollar in South Africa? ›

US Dollar to South African Rand Exchange Rate (I:USDSARNK)

US Dollar to South African Rand Exchange Rate is at a current level of 18.17, up from 18.16 the previous market day and down from 18.47 one year ago. This is a change of 0.08% from the previous market day and -1.60% from one year ago.

What is worth more 1 US Dollar or one South African rand? ›

1 USD = 18.2555 ZAR Jun 26, 2024 01:19 UTC.

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