# ZMW to ZAR exchange rate

1 ZMW = 0.806243 ZAR, and 1 ZAR = 1.2403 ZMW, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
- To: South African Rand (ZAR)
- Rate: 0.8062433727
- Inverse rate: 1.240320273
- 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.

## ZMW to ZAR

| Amount in ZMW | Converted to ZAR |
| --- | --- |
| 1 ZMW | 0.806243 ZAR |
| 5 ZMW | 4.03 ZAR |
| 10 ZMW | 8.06 ZAR |
| 25 ZMW | 20.16 ZAR |
| 50 ZMW | 40.31 ZAR |
| 100 ZMW | 80.62 ZAR |
| 250 ZMW | 201.56 ZAR |
| 500 ZMW | 403.12 ZAR |
| 1,000 ZMW | 806.24 ZAR |
| 5,000 ZMW | 4,031.22 ZAR |
| 10,000 ZMW | 8,062.43 ZAR |

## ZAR to ZMW

| Amount in ZAR | Converted to ZMW |
| --- | --- |
| 1 ZAR | 1.24 ZMW |
| 5 ZAR | 6.2 ZMW |
| 10 ZAR | 12.4 ZMW |
| 25 ZAR | 31.01 ZMW |
| 50 ZAR | 62.02 ZMW |
| 100 ZAR | 124.03 ZMW |
| 250 ZAR | 310.08 ZMW |
| 500 ZAR | 620.16 ZMW |
| 1,000 ZAR | 1,240.32 ZMW |
| 5,000 ZAR | 6,201.6 ZMW |
| 10,000 ZAR | 12,403.2 ZMW |

## ZMW to ZAR history

Daily closing rates for 1 ZMW in ZAR.

- 30-day change: -2.22%
- 1-year high: 0.825623 on 2026-11-02
- 1-year low: 0.806243 on 2026-11-05

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 0.806243 |
| 2026-11-04 | 0.820068 |
| 2026-11-03 | 0.820382 |
| 2026-11-02 | 0.825623 |
| 2026-11-01 | 0.823106 |
| 2026-10-31 | 0.823418 |
| 2026-10-30 | 0.819685 |
| 2026-10-29 | 0.824538 |

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=ZMW&symbols=ZAR" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

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

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

## Related rates

- [ZAR to ZMW exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zar-to-zmw.md)
- [ZMW exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/zmw.md)
- [ZAR exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/zar.md)
- [ZMW to USD exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zmw-to-usd.md)
- [ZMW to EUR exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zmw-to-eur.md)
- [ZMW to GBP exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zmw-to-gbp.md)

## Frequently asked questions

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

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 ZMW = 0.825623 ZAR on Nov 2, 2026, and the lowest was 0.806243 ZAR on Nov 5, 2026. Over that period the rate changed -2.22%.

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

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 ZMW = 0.806243 ZAR, and 1 ZAR = 1.2403 ZMW. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

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

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