# ZWL to ZAR exchange rate

1 ZWL = 0.618793 ZAR, and 1 ZAR = 1.6161 ZWL, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Zimbabwean Dollar (2009–2024) (ZWL)
- To: South African Rand (ZAR)
- Rate: 0.6187926695
- Inverse rate: 1.616050172
- 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.

## ZWL to ZAR

| Amount in ZWL | Converted to ZAR |
| --- | --- |
| 1 ZWL | 0.618793 ZAR |
| 5 ZWL | 3.09 ZAR |
| 10 ZWL | 6.19 ZAR |
| 25 ZWL | 15.47 ZAR |
| 50 ZWL | 30.94 ZAR |
| 100 ZWL | 61.88 ZAR |
| 250 ZWL | 154.7 ZAR |
| 500 ZWL | 309.4 ZAR |
| 1,000 ZWL | 618.79 ZAR |
| 5,000 ZWL | 3,093.96 ZAR |
| 10,000 ZWL | 6,187.93 ZAR |

## ZAR to ZWL

| Amount in ZAR | Converted to ZWL |
| --- | --- |
| 1 ZAR | 1.62 ZWL |
| 5 ZAR | 8.08 ZWL |
| 10 ZAR | 16.16 ZWL |
| 25 ZAR | 40.4 ZWL |
| 50 ZAR | 80.8 ZWL |
| 100 ZAR | 161.61 ZWL |
| 250 ZAR | 404.01 ZWL |
| 500 ZAR | 808.03 ZWL |
| 1,000 ZAR | 1,616.05 ZWL |
| 5,000 ZAR | 8,080.25 ZWL |
| 10,000 ZAR | 16,160.5 ZWL |

## ZWL to ZAR history

Daily closing rates for 1 ZWL in ZAR.

- 30-day change: -1.18%
- 1-year high: 0.628273 on 2026-11-02
- 1-year low: 0.618793 on 2026-11-05

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 0.618793 |
| 2026-11-04 | 0.625558 |
| 2026-11-03 | 0.625549 |
| 2026-11-02 | 0.628273 |
| 2026-11-01 | 0.627445 |
| 2026-10-31 | 0.627457 |
| 2026-10-30 | 0.624639 |
| 2026-10-29 | 0.62618 |

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

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

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

## Related rates

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

## Frequently asked questions

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

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 ZWL = 0.628273 ZAR on Nov 2, 2026, and the lowest was 0.618793 ZAR on Nov 5, 2026. Over that period the rate changed -1.18%.

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

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 ZWL = 0.618793 ZAR, and 1 ZAR = 1.6161 ZWL. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

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

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