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USD to ZAR

US Dollar to South African Rand · Live exchange rate

1 USD =
16.2345 ZAR
1 ZAR =
0.061597 USD
Updated 2026-09-18
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USD to ZAR

Historical exchange-rate trend & past data

0.82%
90-day high
16.8348
90-day low
15.9662
90-day average
16.3059
Change
-1.26%

USD to ZAR — Rate Analysis

The current USD/ZAR exchange rate is 16.2345 South African Rand (ZAR) per 1 US Dollar (USD). Conversely, 1 ZAR equals 0.061597 USD. This mid-market rate was last updated on 2026-09-18 and reflects the midpoint between buy and sell prices in the global foreign exchange market.

Over the past 90 days, the USD/ZAR rate has fallen by 1.26%, declining from 16.4419 to 16.2345 ZAR. The current rate sits 0.071344 below the 90-day average of 16.3059, indicating relative weakness in USD against ZAR during this period.

The 90-day high reached 16.8348 ZAR and the 90-day low dipped to 15.9662 ZAR. The current rate of 16.2345 is 0.600242 ZAR below the 90-day high and 0.268268 ZAR above the 90-day low, placing it 31% of the way between the low and high.

About the USD/ZAR exchange rate

The USD/ZAR exchange rate tells you how many South African Rand (ZAR) you receive for one US Dollar (USD). On this page you can see the live rate, a 90-day historical chart, past data including the high, low and average, and convert any amount between the two currencies.

US Dollar (USD) is the currency of United States, issued by the Federal Reserve. South African Rand (ZAR) is the currency of South Africa.

Exchange rates fluctuate based on supply and demand, interest-rate differentials, inflation, trade balances and geopolitical events. The mid-market rate shown here is a fair reference rate; banks and transfer services typically apply a margin or fee on top.

About US Dollar (USD) and South African Rand (ZAR)

USD flag

US Dollar (USD)

ISO Code
USD
Symbol
$
Country / Region
United States
Decimals
2
Issuing Authority
Federal Reserve
ZAR flag

South African Rand (ZAR)

ISO Code
ZAR
Symbol
R
Country / Region
South Africa
Decimals
2

USD/ZAR past data

Recent sampled historical rates

Date1 USD = ZAR1 ZAR = USD
2026-09-1816.23450.061597
2026-09-1516.27570.061441
2026-09-1216.1370.061969
2026-09-0916.00040.062498
2026-09-0615.96620.062632
2026-09-0316.04430.062327
2026-08-3116.17270.061833
2026-08-2815.99320.062527
2026-08-2516.01080.062458
2026-08-2216.0160.062437
2026-08-1616.17990.061805
2026-08-1316.14590.061935

USD to ZAR — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick stats

Live rate
16.2345
Inverse
0.061597
90d high
16.8348
90d low
15.9662
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Inverse pair

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