ZAR to USD exchange rate

The ZAR to USD rate from the daily edition, with a converter, conversion tables, and a free API.

ZAR to USD

Daily reference rate

1 ZAR = 0.0608884 USD

1 USD = 16.4235 ZAR

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

Converter

Conversions use the rate shown above. Edit either amount.

ZAR to USD

Amount in ZARConverted to USD
1 ZAR0.0608884 USD
5 ZAR0.304442 USD
10 ZAR0.608884 USD
25 ZAR1.52 USD
50 ZAR3.04 USD
100 ZAR6.09 USD
250 ZAR15.22 USD
500 ZAR30.44 USD
1,000 ZAR60.89 USD
5,000 ZAR304.44 USD
10,000 ZAR608.88 USD

USD to ZAR

Amount in USDConverted to ZAR
1 USD16.42 ZAR
5 USD82.12 ZAR
10 USD164.24 ZAR
25 USD410.59 ZAR
50 USD821.18 ZAR
100 USD1,642.35 ZAR
250 USD4,105.88 ZAR
500 USD8,211.75 ZAR
1,000 USD16,423.5 ZAR
5,000 USD82,117.5 ZAR
10,000 USD164,235 ZAR

ZAR to USD history

Daily closing rates for 1 ZAR in USD. Weekends and holidays without a published rate are skipped.

ZAR to USD daily closing rate, last yearFrom 0.0572418 on Nov 4, 2025 to 0.0601786 on Nov 4, 2026. Use the left and right arrow keys to read each day.0.056720.060520.06433Nov 4Nov 4
30-day change
+0.05%
1-year change
+5.13%
1-year high
0.0638008 on Jan 29, 2026
1-year low
0.0572418 on Nov 4, 2025
Last 10 closing rates
Date1 ZAR in USD
Nov 4, 20260.0601786
Nov 3, 20260.0601924
Nov 2, 20260.0599014
Nov 1, 20260.0599804
Oct 31, 20260.0599794
Oct 30, 20260.0601732
Oct 29, 20260.0601182
Oct 28, 20260.0600683
Oct 27, 20260.0600648
Oct 26, 20260.0601357

Every daily ZAR to USD rate back to 1999 is one request away with /timeseries. The free plan covers the last 30 days; paid plans reach the full archive. Get a free API key.

Time series

shell
curl --fail-with-body -sS "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/timeseries?start=2026-10-05&end=2026-11-04&base=ZAR&symbols=USD" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"

Get ZAR to USD 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 or stream them over a WebSocket.

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Convert

shell
curl --fail-with-body -sS "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/convert?from=ZAR&to=USD&amount=100" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"

Latest rate

shell
curl --fail-with-body -sS "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/latest?base=ZAR&symbols=USD" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"

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Frequently asked questions

What was the highest ZAR to USD rate in the last year?
Between Nov 4, 2025 and Nov 4, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 ZAR = 0.0638008 USD on Jan 29, 2026, and the lowest was 0.0572418 USD on Nov 4, 2025. Over that period the rate changed +5.13%.
What is the ZAR to USD rate today?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 ZAR = 0.0608884 USD, and 1 USD = 16.4235 ZAR. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.
How often is the ZAR to USD 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 USD rate in code?
Call GET /convert?from=ZAR&to=USD&amount=100 with your API key in the Authorization header, or call GET /latest?base=ZAR&symbols=USD 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.