Exchange rates

US Dollar to South African Rand

1 USD = 16.551 ZAR

1 ZAR = 0.06042 USD

Reference rate for October 9, 2026 · Updated every business day after central banks publish their reference rates.

1 day-0.40%

1 week-0.38%

1 month+3.37%

1 year-3.44%

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100 USD = 1,655.07 ZAROpen →

Reference rate, before any bank or card margin.

USD to ZAR conversion table

USD → ZAR
USD	ZAR
	16.551
	82.754
	165.51
	827.53
	1,655.07
	8,275.35
	16,551
	82,754
	165,507

ZAR → USD
ZAR	USD
	0.06042
	0.3021
	0.6042
	3.0210
	6.0420
	30.210
	60.420
	302.10
	604.20

USD/ZAR in numbers

30-day high16.643on October 4, 2026

30-day low16.011on September 9, 2026

90-day high16.761on July 26, 2026

90-day low15.938on August 26, 2026

One year ago17.140on October 9, 2025 · -3.44%

Monthly average rates

Month	Average ZAR per 1 USD
November 2025	17.222
December 2025	16.823
January 2026	16.307
February 2026	15.997
March 2026	16.714
April 2026	16.567
May 2026	16.487
June 2026	16.379
July 2026	16.444
August 2026	16.174
September 2026	16.182
October 2026	16.591

Questions about USD to ZAR

What is the USD to ZAR exchange rate today?

On October 9, 2026 the reference rate is 1 USD = 16.551 ZAR, which means 1 ZAR = 0.06042 USD.

How much is 100 USD in ZAR?

100 USD is about 1,655.07 ZAR at today's reference rate. Banks and card networks add their own margin, so the amount you actually receive will differ slightly.

Is this the rate my bank or card will give me?

No. This is the central bank reference rate, the midpoint between buying and selling. Banks, exchange offices and card networks apply their own rate plus fees, so use this number as the benchmark to see how much you pay on top.

How often is the USD/ZAR rate updated?

Once per business day, after the central banks publish their reference rates (the European Central Bank around 16:00 CET). There is no fixing on weekends and holidays, so those days carry the last published rate.

How has USD/ZAR changed over the past year?

One year ago 1 USD was 17.140 ZAR. Today it is 16.551 ZAR, a change of -3.44%.

Where does this data come from?

From central bank reference rates, aggregated by the open-source Frankfurter project. WaveRate republishes them for information only; they are not a quote to buy or sell currency.