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Understanding the Table:
The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your Royal Bank of Scotland currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.
British pound (GBP) to South African rand (ZAR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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 British pound against the South African rand is to review how the GBP/ZAR rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the GBP to ZAR exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
| Date | GBP/ZAR | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
30 May 2025 | 24.22 | 0.4% ▲ | 2 Week |
15 Mar 2025 | 23.55 | 3.3% ▲ | 3 Month |
13 Jun 2024 | 23.51 | 3.4% ▲ | 1 Year |
14 Jun 2020 | 21.49 | 13.2% ▲ | 5 Year |
16 Jun 2015 | 19.37 | 25.6% ▲ | 10 Year |
18 Jun 2005 | 12.15 | 100.2% ▲ | 20 Year |
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in South African rand across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :
*Converted at the current GBP-ZAR interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The Royal Bank of Scotland GBP to ZAR exchange rate is 23.05. This is -5.3% compared to the latest GBP-ZAR mid-market rate 24.35.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare British pound (GBP) to South African rand (ZAR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above Royal Bank of Scotland - Sterling to Rand comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by Royal Bank of Scotland and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-ZAR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full GBP to ZAR - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to ZAR exchange rate is Wise at 24.24, -0.45% from the latest mid-market rate 24.35.
The next best is OFX at 24.23, -0.49% from the mid-rate.
Then XE at 24.2, which is -0.62% from the mid-rate.
The Western Union rate is 24.1 which is -1% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 22.91 at -5.9% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 23.05 at -5.3% and the Barclays Bank rate is 23.49 at -3.5% compared to the mid-rate 24.35.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks like Royal Bank of Scotland often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate. For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
The exchange rate forecasts for GBP to ZAR reveal a complex landscape influenced by recent economic data, trade relations, and broader market trends.
The recent forecast for the GBP to USD exchange rate suggests a complex interplay of economic indicators and geopolitical events affecting both currencies.
Recent forecasts for the USD to ZAR exchange rate reflect a tumultuous period for the U.S.
View a full list of exchange rates by selecting your Base (from) currency: