ZAR to RUB
South African Rand to Russian Ruble · Live exchange rate
Mid-market rate
Convert ZAR to RUB
Live conversion calculator
ZAR to RUB
Historical exchange-rate trend & past data
ZAR to RUB — Rate Analysis
The current ZAR/RUB exchange rate is 5.0499 Russian Ruble (RUB) per 1 South African Rand (ZAR). Conversely, 1 RUB equals 0.198024 ZAR. This mid-market rate was last updated on 2026-10-20 and reflects the midpoint between buy and sell prices in the global foreign exchange market.
Over the past 90 days, the ZAR/RUB rate has risen by 4.89%, moving from 4.7957 to 5.0301 RUB. The current rate sits -0.064752 above the 90-day average of 5.1146, indicating relative strength in ZAR against RUB during this period.
The 90-day high reached 5.441 RUB and the 90-day low dipped to 4.6449 RUB. The current rate of 5.0499 is 0.391126 RUB below the 90-day high and 0.404977 RUB above the 90-day low, placing it 51% of the way between the low and high.
About the ZAR/RUB exchange rate
The ZAR/RUB exchange rate tells you how many Russian Ruble (RUB) you receive for one South African Rand (ZAR). 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.
South African Rand (ZAR) is the currency of South Africa. Russian Ruble (RUB) is the currency of Russia, issued by the Bank of Russia.
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 South African Rand (ZAR) and Russian Ruble (RUB)
South African Rand (ZAR)
- ISO Code
- ZAR
- Symbol
- R
- Country / Region
- South Africa
- Decimals
- 2
Russian Ruble (RUB)
- ISO Code
- RUB
- Symbol
- ₽
- Country / Region
- Russia
- Decimals
- 2
- Issuing Authority
- Bank of Russia
ZAR/RUB past data
Recent sampled historical rates
| Date | 1 ZAR = RUB | 1 RUB = ZAR |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 5.0301 | 0.198804 |
| 2026-10-18 | 5.1057 | 0.195859 |
| 2026-10-15 | 5.049 | 0.198058 |
| 2026-10-12 | 5.1612 | 0.193753 |
| 2026-10-09 | 5.1464 | 0.194309 |
| 2026-10-06 | 5.0958 | 0.196239 |
| 2026-10-03 | 5.0267 | 0.198938 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5.1083 | 0.195761 |
| 2026-09-27 | 5.1772 | 0.193153 |
| 2026-09-24 | 5.1794 | 0.193074 |
| 2026-09-21 | 5.1872 | 0.192782 |
| 2026-09-18 | 5.2049 | 0.192125 |
ZAR to RUB — Frequently Asked Questions
Popular RUB conversions
Inverse pair
RUB to ZARView the reverse exchange rate — how many South African Rand (ZAR) you get for 1 Russian Ruble (RUB).