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USD to ZAR Exchange Rates & Currency Deals

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Understanding the Table:

The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your 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’.

 
 
   

USD to ZAR Market Data

US dollar (USD) to South African rand (ZAR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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1 USD = 16.68 ZAR
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USD to ZAR at 16.67 is 2.7% below its 3-month average of 17.13, having traded in a quite stable 5.3% range from 16.66 to 17.54
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  1 ZAR = 0.059963 USD

Is the USD to ZAR 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 US dollar against the South African rand is to review how the USD/ZAR rate has changed over time.

The table below shows the percentage change in the USD to ZAR exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:

DateUSD/ZARChangePeriod
15 Dec 2025
16.80
0.7% ▼2 Week
30 Sep 2025
17.28
3.5% ▼3 Month
29 Dec 2024
18.69
10.8% ▼1 Year
30 Dec 2020
14.63
14% ▲5 Year
01 Jan 2016
15.49
7.7% ▲10 Year
03 Jan 2006
6.2615
166.4% ▲20 Year
USD/ZAR historic rates & change to 29-Dec-2025

Currency Forecasts related to USD/ZAR

USD to ZAR 2025 Forecasts

The USD to ZAR exchange rate has been significantly influenced by various economic factors and forecasts in recent weeks.

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USD to EUR 2025 Forecasts

Recent forecasts concerning the USD to EUR exchange rate indicate a bearish outlook for the US dollar (USD) while the euro (EUR) experiences limited strength.

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USD to JPY 2025 Forecasts

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Current market bias: Bearish Key drivers: - The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates multiple times by mid-2026, which may weaken the USD. - Improved electricity supply and logistics in South Africa are likely to bolster economic growth, projected at 1.4% in 2026. - South Africa's government aims for a new inflation target of 3% to stabilize expectations and guide monetary policy. Near-term range: USD/ZAR expected to trade within a stable range, slightly below its 3-month average. What could change it: An upside risk could come from stronger-than-expected U.S. consumer sentiment data. A downside risk may arise from global economic slowdowns or further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, potentially benefiting the ZAR. --- USD/ZAR is bearish. Fed rate cuts expected to weaken USD while improved logistics & energy in South Africa may boost growth. Watch for a stable trading range slightly below the 3-month average. Better U.S. consumer sentiment could change the outlook

 

USD to ZAR 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 US dollar are worth in South African rand across a range of amounts.

This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different USD amounts at today’s rate * :

USD ZAR
$ 1 R 16.68
$ 5 R 83.40
$ 10 R 166.80
$ 20 R 333.60
$ 50 R 834.00
$ 100 R 1,668
$ 250 R 4,170
$ 500 R 8,340
$ 1,000 R 16,680
$ 2,000 R 33,360
$ 5,000 R 83,400
$ 10,000 R 166,800
$ 20,000 R 333,600
$ 50,000 R 834,000
$ 100,000 R 1,668,000
USD ZAR
$ 0.0600 R 1
$ 0.2998 R 5
$ 0.5996 R 10
$ 1.1993 R 20
$ 2.9982 R 50
$ 5.9963 R 100
$ 14.99 R 250
$ 29.98 R 500
$ 59.96 R 1,000
$ 119.93 R 2,000
$ 299.82 R 5,000
$ 599.63 R 10,000
$ 1,199 R 20,000
$ 2,998 R 50,000
$ 5,996 R 100,000

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*Converted at the current USD-ZAR interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

 
 

What is the best Send Money conversion rate for USD to ZAR?

The best USD to ZAR exchange rate is 16.63 from OFX . This is -0.3% compared to the mid-market rate 16.68.

As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare US dollar (USD) to South African rand (ZAR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

The above Dollar to Rand comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest USD-ZAR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers. 

How do USD-ZAR rates compare between providers?

Looking at the full USD to ZAR - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best USD to ZAR exchange rate is OFX at 16.63, -0.3% from the latest mid-market rate 16.68.

The next best is Wise at 16.59, -0.54% from the mid-rate.

Then XE at 16.58, which is -0.6% from the mid-rate.

The Western Union rate is 16.51 which is -1% from the mid-rate.

Among the banks the Chase Bank rate is 15.56 at -6.7% the Wells Fargo Bank rate is 15.46 at -7.3% and the Citibank rate is 16.23 at -2.7% compared to the mid-rate 16.68.

It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks and foreign exchange providers 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.

 

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