Convert Dollars to South African Rand at today's exchange rate
This data uses the mid-market rate and is for informational purposes only.
USD to ZAR rate = 16.92810264
This data uses the mid-market rate. For an exchange rate on your money transfer, please get a transfer quote.
| Statistic | Last 7 days | Last 30 days | Last 90 days |
| High | 16.9764 | 16.9764 | 16.9764 |
| Low | 16.3452 | 16.3339 | 15.9198 |
| Average | 16.63139 | 16.5715 | 16.36612 |
| Volatility | 3.80% | 3.88% | 6.46% |
 USD |  ZAR |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 16.93 ZAR |
| 10 USD | 169.28 ZAR |
| 20 USD | 338.56 ZAR |
| 50 USD | 846.41 ZAR |
| 100 USD | 1,692.81 ZAR |
| 500 USD | 8,464.05 ZAR |
| 1,000 USD | 16,928.10 ZAR |
| 2,000 USD | 33,856.21 ZAR |
| 5,000 USD | 84,640.51 ZAR |
| 10,000 USD | 169,281.03 ZAR |
| 25,000 USD | 423,202.57 ZAR |
| 50,000 USD | 846,405.13 ZAR |
| 100,000 USD | 1,692,810.26 ZAR |
| 250,000 USD | 4,232,025.66 ZAR |
| 500,000 USD | 8,464,051.32 ZAR |
| 1,000,000 USD | 16,928,102.64 ZAR |
| ZAR | USD |
|---|---|
| 1 ZAR | 0.06 USD |
| 10 ZAR | 0.59 USD |
| 20 ZAR | 1.18 USD |
| 50 ZAR | 2.95 USD |
| 100 ZAR | 5.91 USD |
| 500 ZAR | 29.54 USD |
| 1,000 ZAR | 59.07 USD |
| 2,000 ZAR | 118.15 USD |
| 5,000 ZAR | 295.37 USD |
| 10,000 ZAR | 590.73 USD |
| 25,000 ZAR | 1,476.83 USD |
| 50,000 ZAR | 2,953.67 USD |
| 100,000 ZAR | 5,907.34 USD |
| 250,000 ZAR | 14,768.34 USD |
| 500,000 ZAR | 29,536.68 USD |
| 1,000,000 ZAR | 59,073.37 USD |
The US dollar is the world’s dominant currency, serving as the primary global reserve and trade currency. It is the most traded currency by a wide margin and underpins much of the international financial system. Many countries peg their currencies to the dollar or use it in parallel.
The South African rand is the currency of South Africa and a few neighboring countries. As a commodity-linked currency, it is influenced by global demand for metals and minerals. It is the most actively traded African currency.
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The live USD to ZAR exchange rate is 16.92810264. This is the current interbank exchange rate or "mid-market" rate. It's the true exchange rate that banks trade between themselves (usually in the billions), and isn't available to retail customers.
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