South African Rand (ZAR)
The South African Rand (ZAR, R) is used in South Africa. Today 1 US Dollar = 16.6386 ZAR (Nov 2, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC).
- Used in
- South Africa
- Central bank
- South African Reserve Bank
- Change against USD, 1 year
- -4.24%
- Change against USD, 5 years
- +11.29%
- Change against USD, 10 years
- +18.59%
Change in the USD/ZAR rate from monthly averages: a rise means more ZAR per USD, so a weaker ZAR.
USD/ZAR since 1980
+6.57%
15.252217.601918.776716.5301
Apr 2022Aug 2023Jan 2025May 2026
Monthly averages of central bank reference rates (via Frankfurter). Highs and lows are monthly averages, not single days. USD → ZAR
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African Rand used?
The South African Rand is used in South Africa.
What is the symbol of the South African Rand?
The South African Rand is written R; its international code is ZAR.
How much is 1 US Dollar in South African Rand today?
1 US Dollar is 16.6386 ZAR (Nov 2, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC).
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