# ZAR to RUB exchange rate

1 ZAR = 4.9774 RUB, and 1 RUB = 0.200907 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: Russian Ruble (RUB)
- Rate: 4.977434773
- Inverse rate: 0.200906701
- 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 RUB

| Amount in ZAR | Converted to RUB |
| --- | --- |
| 1 ZAR | 4.98 RUB |
| 5 ZAR | 24.89 RUB |
| 10 ZAR | 49.77 RUB |
| 25 ZAR | 124.44 RUB |
| 50 ZAR | 248.87 RUB |
| 100 ZAR | 497.74 RUB |
| 250 ZAR | 1,244.36 RUB |
| 500 ZAR | 2,488.72 RUB |
| 1,000 ZAR | 4,977.43 RUB |
| 5,000 ZAR | 24,887.17 RUB |
| 10,000 ZAR | 49,774.35 RUB |

## RUB to ZAR

| Amount in RUB | Converted to ZAR |
| --- | --- |
| 1 RUB | 0.200907 ZAR |
| 5 RUB | 1 ZAR |
| 10 RUB | 2.01 ZAR |
| 25 RUB | 5.02 ZAR |
| 50 RUB | 10.05 ZAR |
| 100 RUB | 20.09 ZAR |
| 250 RUB | 50.23 ZAR |
| 500 RUB | 100.45 ZAR |
| 1,000 RUB | 200.91 ZAR |
| 5,000 RUB | 1,004.53 ZAR |
| 10,000 RUB | 2,009.07 ZAR |

## ZAR to RUB history

Daily closing rates for 1 ZAR in RUB.

- 30-day change: +2.79%
- 1-year high: 4.9774 on 2026-11-05
- 1-year low: 4.8223 on 2026-11-01

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 4.9774 |
| 2026-11-04 | 4.8996 |
| 2026-11-03 | 4.8691 |
| 2026-11-02 | 4.8289 |
| 2026-11-01 | 4.8223 |
| 2026-10-31 | 4.8229 |
| 2026-10-30 | 4.8483 |
| 2026-10-29 | 4.8421 |

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=RUB" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

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

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

## Related rates

- [RUB to ZAR exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/rub-to-zar.md)
- [ZAR exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/zar.md)
- [RUB exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/rub.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 RUB rate in the last year?

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 ZAR = 4.9774 RUB on Nov 5, 2026, and the lowest was 4.8223 RUB on Nov 1, 2026. Over that period the rate changed +2.79%.

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

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 ZAR = 4.9774 RUB, and 1 RUB = 0.200907 ZAR. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

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

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