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ZAR to CAD Market Data
South African rand (ZAR) to Canadian dollar (CAD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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1 ZAR = 0.081959 CAD
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ZAR to CAD at 0.082013 is just 0.7% above its 3-month average of 0.081413, having traded in a very stable 2.9% range from 0.080036 to 0.082322
Is the ZAR to CAD Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the South African rand against the Canadian dollar is to review how the ZAR/CAD rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the ZAR to CAD exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
The Canadian dollar (CAD) is currently exhibiting a stable performance against the South African rand (ZAR), trading at 12.18, which is just 0.9% below its...
The recent performance of the South African Rand (ZAR) against the US Dollar (USD) reflects a period of strengthening for the ZAR, bolstered by positive domestic developments.
The recent forecasts for the USD to CAD exchange rate indicate a potential weakening of the US dollar against the Canadian dollar as traders anticipate...
The CAD/ZAR exchange rate is bearish in the near term, with limited volatility. Key drivers include a widening interest rate differential, as the Bank of Canada holds rates steady at 2.25%, while the South African Reserve Bank reduces rates to 6.75%. Global oil prices are below average, clouding CAD's outlook, although strong Canadian employment data supports it.
Expect CAD/ZAR to trade within a stable range below recent averages. Upside risks could come from stronger-than-expected Canadian retail sales, while further declines in global oil prices pose a downside risk for CAD.
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CAD/ZAR starts 2026 with a bearish trend. The BOC is steady at 2.25%, while the SARB cuts to 6.75%. Weak oil prices weigh on CAD despite solid Canadian jobs data. Stable range expected in the near term but upside risk from retail sales, downside if oil falls further
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ZAR to CAD Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much South African rand are worth in Canadian dollar across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different ZAR amounts at today’s rate * :