Exchange rates

South African Rand to US Dollar

1 ZAR = 0.06154 USD

1 USD = 16.250 ZAR

Reference rate for September 20, 2026 · Updated every business day after central banks publish their reference rates.

1 day0.00%

1 week-0.74%

1 month-1.21%

1 year+6.82%

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100 ZAR = 6.15 USDOpen →

Reference rate, before any bank or card margin.

ZAR to USD conversion table

ZAR → USD
ZAR	USD
	0.06154
	0.3077
	0.6154
	3.0769
	6.1538
	30.769
	61.538
	307.69
	615.38

USD → ZAR
USD	ZAR
	16.250
	81.251
	162.50
	812.50
	1,625.01
	8,125.05
	16,250
	81,250
	162,501

ZAR/USD in numbers

30-day high0.06274on August 26, 2026

30-day low0.06150on September 15, 2026

90-day high0.06274on August 26, 2026

90-day low0.05966on July 26, 2026

One year ago0.05761on September 20, 2025 · +6.82%

Monthly average rates

Month	Average USD per 1 ZAR
October 2025	0.05790
November 2025	0.05807
December 2025	0.05945
January 2026	0.06134
February 2026	0.06251
March 2026	0.05985
April 2026	0.06037
May 2026	0.06066
June 2026	0.06106
July 2026	0.06082
August 2026	0.06183
September 2026	0.06205

Questions about ZAR to USD

What is the ZAR to USD exchange rate today?

On September 20, 2026 the reference rate is 1 ZAR = 0.06154 USD, which means 1 USD = 16.250 ZAR.

How much is 100 ZAR in USD?

100 ZAR is about 6.15 USD 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 ZAR/USD 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 ZAR/USD changed over the past year?

One year ago 1 ZAR was 0.05761 USD. Today it is 0.06154 USD, a change of +6.82%.

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.