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ZAR to USD Market Data
South African rand (ZAR) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Is the ZAR to USD 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 US dollar is to review how the ZAR/USD rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the ZAR to USD exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
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.
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.
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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
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ZAR to USD 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 US 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 * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for ZAR to USD?
The best ZAR to USD exchange rate is 0.0595 from OFX . This is -0.43% compared to the mid-market rate 0.059756.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
South African rand (ZAR) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Rand to Dollar 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 ZAR-USD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do ZAR-USD rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
ZAR to USD - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best ZAR to USD exchange rate is OFX at 0.0595, -0.43% from the latest mid-market rate 0.059756.
The next best is XE at 0.0594, -0.6% from the mid-rate.
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.