# ZAR to LKR exchange rate

1 ZAR = 20.2247 LKR, and 1 LKR = 0.0494445 ZAR, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: South African Rand (ZAR)
- To: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
- Rate: 20.22471459
- Inverse rate: 0.04944445548
- 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.

## ZAR to LKR

| Amount in ZAR | Converted to LKR |
| --- | --- |
| 1 ZAR | 20.22 LKR |
| 5 ZAR | 101.12 LKR |
| 10 ZAR | 202.25 LKR |
| 25 ZAR | 505.62 LKR |
| 50 ZAR | 1,011.24 LKR |
| 100 ZAR | 2,022.47 LKR |
| 250 ZAR | 5,056.18 LKR |
| 500 ZAR | 10,112.36 LKR |
| 1,000 ZAR | 20,224.71 LKR |
| 5,000 ZAR | 101,123.57 LKR |
| 10,000 ZAR | 202,247.15 LKR |

## LKR to ZAR

| Amount in LKR | Converted to ZAR |
| --- | --- |
| 1 LKR | 0.0494445 ZAR |
| 5 LKR | 0.247222 ZAR |
| 10 LKR | 0.494445 ZAR |
| 25 LKR | 1.24 ZAR |
| 50 LKR | 2.47 ZAR |
| 100 LKR | 4.94 ZAR |
| 250 LKR | 12.36 ZAR |
| 500 LKR | 24.72 ZAR |
| 1,000 LKR | 49.44 ZAR |
| 5,000 LKR | 247.22 ZAR |
| 10,000 LKR | 494.44 ZAR |

## ZAR to LKR history

Daily closing rates for 1 ZAR in LKR.

- 30-day change: +1.28%
- 1-year high: 20.2247 on 2026-11-05
- 1-year low: 19.9107 on 2026-11-02

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 20.2247 |
| 2026-11-04 | 20.0061 |
| 2026-11-03 | 20.0033 |
| 2026-11-02 | 19.9107 |
| 2026-11-01 | 19.9314 |
| 2026-10-31 | 19.9308 |
| 2026-10-30 | 19.9874 |
| 2026-10-29 | 19.9691 |

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=2026-10-29&end=2026-11-05&base=ZAR&symbols=LKR" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

## Get ZAR to LKR 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=ZAR&to=LKR&amount=100" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

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

## Related rates

- [LKR to ZAR exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/lkr-to-zar.md)
- [ZAR exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/zar.md)
- [LKR exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/lkr.md)
- [ZAR to USD exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zar-to-usd.md)
- [ZAR to EUR exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zar-to-eur.md)
- [ZAR to GBP exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zar-to-gbp.md)
- [ZAR to JPY exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zar-to-jpy.md)
- [ZAR to CNY exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zar-to-cny.md)
- [ZAR to INR exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zar-to-inr.md)
- [ZAR to CAD exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zar-to-cad.md)
- [ZAR to AUD exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zar-to-aud.md)

## Frequently asked questions

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

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 ZAR = 20.2247 LKR on Nov 5, 2026, and the lowest was 19.9107 LKR on Nov 2, 2026. Over that period the rate changed +1.28%.

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

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 ZAR = 20.2247 LKR, and 1 LKR = 0.0494445 ZAR. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

### How often is the ZAR to LKR 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 ZAR to LKR rate in code?

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