# CHF to ZAR exchange rate

1 CHF = 20.1022 ZAR, and 1 ZAR = 0.0497458 CHF, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Swiss Franc (CHF)
- To: South African Rand (ZAR)
- Rate: 20.10220318
- Inverse rate: 0.04974579109
- Edition time: 2026-11-05T00:00:01.000Z
- Next edition: 2026-11-06T00:00:01.000Z

This is the daily reference rate. Plans get updates up to every 5 minutes through the API, webhooks, and the WebSocket stream.

## CHF to ZAR

| Amount in CHF | Converted to ZAR |
| --- | --- |
| 1 CHF | 20.1 ZAR |
| 5 CHF | 100.51 ZAR |
| 10 CHF | 201.02 ZAR |
| 25 CHF | 502.56 ZAR |
| 50 CHF | 1,005.11 ZAR |
| 100 CHF | 2,010.22 ZAR |
| 250 CHF | 5,025.55 ZAR |
| 500 CHF | 10,051.1 ZAR |
| 1,000 CHF | 20,102.2 ZAR |
| 5,000 CHF | 100,511.02 ZAR |
| 10,000 CHF | 201,022.03 ZAR |

## ZAR to CHF

| Amount in ZAR | Converted to CHF |
| --- | --- |
| 1 ZAR | 0.0497458 CHF |
| 5 ZAR | 0.248729 CHF |
| 10 ZAR | 0.497458 CHF |
| 25 ZAR | 1.24 CHF |
| 50 ZAR | 2.49 CHF |
| 100 ZAR | 4.97 CHF |
| 250 ZAR | 12.44 CHF |
| 500 ZAR | 24.87 CHF |
| 1,000 ZAR | 49.75 CHF |
| 5,000 ZAR | 248.73 CHF |
| 10,000 ZAR | 497.46 CHF |

## CHF to ZAR history

Daily closing rates for 1 CHF in ZAR.

- 30-day change: +1.24%
- 1-year change: -6.67%
- 1-year high: 21.7268 on 2025-11-14
- 1-year low: 19.6374 on 2026-09-30

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 20.1022 |
| 2026-11-04 | 20.2624 |
| 2026-11-03 | 20.2726 |
| 2026-11-02 | 20.2475 |
| 2026-11-01 | 20.2184 |
| 2026-10-31 | 20.2212 |
| 2026-10-30 | 20.1171 |
| 2026-10-29 | 20.065 |
| 2026-10-28 | 20.0431 |
| 2026-10-27 | 20.0923 |

Every daily rate back to 1999 is available from `/timeseries`; the free plan covers the last 30 days. [Get a free API key](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/auth/login).

```shell
curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/timeseries?start=2026-10-06&end=2026-11-05&base=CHF&symbols=ZAR" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

## Get CHF to ZAR from the API

Convert an amount or read the rate alone with a bearer key. Plans with faster editions can also push rates to you with [webhooks](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/docs#webhooks) or stream them over a [WebSocket](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/docs#streaming). [Sign up for a free API key](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/auth/login).

```shell
curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/convert?from=CHF&to=ZAR&amount=100" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

```shell
curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/latest?base=CHF&symbols=ZAR" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

## Related rates

- [ZAR to CHF exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zar-to-chf.md)
- [CHF exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/chf.md)
- [ZAR exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/zar.md)
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## Frequently asked questions

### What was the highest CHF to ZAR rate in the last year?

Between Nov 5, 2025 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 CHF = 21.7268 ZAR on Nov 14, 2025, and the lowest was 19.6374 ZAR on Sep 30, 2026. Over that period the rate changed -6.67%.

### What is the CHF to ZAR rate today?

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 CHF = 20.1022 ZAR, and 1 ZAR = 0.0497458 CHF. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

### How often is the CHF to ZAR rate updated?

This page shows the daily reference rate, which is refreshed once a day. The next daily edition is due Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC. Plans with a faster edition can receive updates up to every 5 minutes through the API, webhooks, and the WebSocket stream.

### How do I get the CHF to ZAR rate in code?

Call GET /convert?from=CHF&to=ZAR&amount=100 with your API key in the Authorization header, or call GET /latest?base=CHF&symbols=ZAR to get the rate alone.

### Is there a free plan?

Yes. Start on the free plan; no credit card is required. Move to a plan with a faster edition when you need more frequent updates.