Dollar to South African Rand
The USD/ZAR exchange rate today shows how many South African Rand one US Dollar buys.
| Pair | USD/ZAR |
|---|---|
| Inverse | 1 ZAR = 0.0609085 USD |
| Daily move | 0.00% |
| Last updated | 2026/04/12 13:15 |
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USD/ZAR summary today
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USD/ZAR analysis
The Dollar to South African Rand rate is unchanged against the US Dollar today. The live quote on this page is 1 USD = 16.41806 ZAR, while the inverse is 1 ZAR = 0.0609085 USD.
Use the direct quote when converting a US Dollar amount into South African Rand. Use the inverse quote when pricing a South African Rand amount back into US Dollars.
What can move USD/ZAR?
Important drivers include US interest-rate expectations, local monetary policy, inflation, trade balances, commodity exposure, risk sentiment and market liquidity. Thinly traded currencies can show wider spreads than major pairs such as EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, CAD and AUD.
South African Rand information
| Name | South African Rand |
|---|---|
| Plural | South African Rands |
| Public code | ZAR |
| Symbol | R |
| Units | R 1 = 100 cents |
| Banknotes | R 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 |
| Coins or smaller units | 10, 20, 50 cents, R 1, 2, 3 |
| Central bank / issuer | South African Reserve Bank |
| Issuer website | www.resbank.co.za |
| Countries or markets | 4 countries: South Africa (capitals: Pretoria (Executive), Bloemfontein (Judicial), Cape Town (Legislative), major cities: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Soneto, Pretoria, Portland, Naples, Elizabeth) |
| Population / market scope | 60 million |