US dollar to South African rand (USD to ZAR)
1 US dollar = 16.4560 South African rand on 19 Oct 2026 (daily reference rate). Over the past month it has moved +1.36% and over the past year −5.20%.
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Rate used: 1 USD = 16.4560 ZAR, daily reference rate for 19 Oct 2026. This is a mid-market rate, not a quote from a bank or exchange.
USD to ZAR chart
US dollar to South African rand conversion table
| USD | ZAR |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 16.46 ZAR |
| 5 USD | 82.28 ZAR |
| 10 USD | 164.56 ZAR |
| 25 USD | 411.40 ZAR |
| 50 USD | 822.80 ZAR |
| 100 USD | 1,645.60 ZAR |
| 500 USD | 8,227.99 ZAR |
| 1,000 USD | 16,455.97 ZAR |
| 5,000 USD | 82,279.85 ZAR |
| 10,000 USD | 164,559.70 ZAR |
| ZAR | USD |
|---|---|
| 10 ZAR | 0.608 USD |
| 50 ZAR | 3.04 USD |
| 100 ZAR | 6.08 USD |
| 500 ZAR | 30.38 USD |
| 1,000 ZAR | 60.77 USD |
| 5,000 ZAR | 303.84 USD |
| 10,000 ZAR | 607.68 USD |
| 50,000 ZAR | 3,038.41 USD |
| 100,000 ZAR | 6,076.82 USD |
| 500,000 ZAR | 30,384.11 USD |
How the rate has moved
| Period | Change in 1 USD |
|---|---|
| 1 day | +0.13% |
| 1 week | −0.31% |
| 1 month | +1.36% |
| 3 months | −0.37% |
| 1 year | −5.20% |
| Since 2000 | +167.98% |
| 30-day average | 16.4689 ZAR |
About the USD/ZAR rate
This page converts US dollars (USD) into South African rand (ZAR). The US dollar is the currency of the United States and is issued by the Federal Reserve. The South African rand is the currency of South Africa and is issued by the South African Reserve Bank.
The rate is the daily mid-market reference rate for 19 Oct 2026, compiled from open public exchange-rate data (history before March 2024 comes from the forex feed behind our forex pages, scaled to join smoothly). It is refreshed once a day, so it is a reference level, not a live quote. Over the last 12 months 1 USD bought between 15.7404 (29 Jan 2026) and 17.5497 (5 Nov 2025) South African rand, and the 30-day average is 16.4689. Since 2000, when our history for this pair starts, 1 USD has moved from 6.1408 to 16.4560 ZAR, a change of +167.98%.
When you exchange money, the rate you get depends on who you use. Banks, exchange companies, card networks and transfer services add a margin to the market rate. Treat this page as the reference and ask your provider for its quote before you send or convert money.
Interest rates behind the currencies
| Central bank | Policy rate | Last change |
|---|---|---|
| US Federal Reserve System (USD) | 3.88% | 17 Sep 2026 |
| South African Reserve Bank (ZAR) | 7.25% | 25 Sep 2026 |
A wider gap between two countries' policy rates tends to favour the higher-yielding currency, though inflation, trade and capital flows matter too. All rates: central bank interest rates. Country pages: the United States, South Africa
Frequently asked questions
What is the USD to ZAR rate today?
On 19 Oct 2026 (the latest daily reference rate), 1 US dollar = 16.4560 South African rand. That is +0.13% against the previous close.
How much is 100 US dollars in South African rand?
At the latest rate, 100 USD = 1,645.60 ZAR.
How much is 1 South African rand in US dollars?
At the latest rate, 1 ZAR = 0.06077 USD.
Is this the rate my bank or exchange will give me?
No. This is a mid-market reference rate for the day. Banks, exchange companies, card networks and transfer services quote their own buy and sell rates, which include a margin, so the rate you get can be a little worse than the one shown here.
How often is the rate updated?
Once a day. It is a daily reference rate, not a live quote, and the chart shows weekdays only.
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