USD to ZAR Currency Converter
1 USD = 16.1460 ZAR at today's mid-market rate
Exchange Rate History
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USD to ZAR statistics
Live and historical performance for the USD/ZAR pair, computed from our 15+ years of rate data.
- Current rate
- 1 USD = 16.1460 ZAR
- 24-hour change
- -0.25%
- 24-hour range
- 16.0912 – 16.1914
- 7-day range
- 16.0912 – 16.3689
- 7-day average
- 16.2206
- 30-day change
- -1.94%
- 30-day range
- 16.1352 – 16.8642
- 90-day change
- -3.25%
- 52-week range
- 15.7264 – 17.7585
Why our USD to ZAR rate has no second version
Most websites publishing USD to ZAR exchange rates are run by money-transfer services. They display the mid-market rate to attract visitors, then quote a different "customer rate" once you start a transaction — typically a 0.4–4% markup, sometimes more. Currency.Wiki doesn't sell transfers, so the rate above (1 USD = 16.1460 ZAR) is the only rate we have to give you. There is no second rate applied later. Same number, different incentive.
How Currency.Wiki compares to other toolsAbout the Exchange Rate
The USD to ZAR exchange rate fluctuates based on economic factors, market sentiment, and geopolitical events. Our rates are updated in real-time from multiple trusted financial sources to ensure accuracy.
Key Points:
- • Exchange rates are updated every minute
- • Rates include interbank, commercial, and tourist rates
- • Historical data available for trend analysis
Market Insights
The USD/ZAR pair shows moderate volatility. Recent trends indicate strengthening of the ZAR against the USD, driven by central bank policies and economic indicators.
Important Notice
Exchange rates shown are indicative only. Actual rates may vary depending on your bank or exchange service. Always verify current rates before making a transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
As of August 13, 2026 at 2:53 AM UTC, 1 United States Dollar (USD) equals 16.1460 South African Rand (ZAR). This mid-market rate is updated every 5 minutes on Currency.Wiki. Actual rates from banks may vary due to fees and spreads.
The USD/ZAR exchange rate is influenced by central bank interest rate decisions, inflation rates, GDP growth, employment data, trade balances, and political stability. Market sentiment, geopolitical events, and investor confidence also cause daily fluctuations.
Exchange rates fluctuate constantly during trading hours (24/5 across global markets). Rates can change every second based on real-time transactions, with significant movements during economic announcements or central bank decisions.
Our exchange rates are updated every 5 minutes from multiple trusted financial sources including central banks and forex market providers. Historical charts show daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly trends.
The mid-market rate shown here is the fairest rate without markup. Banks and exchange services typically add fees and spreads. For the best rates, compare multiple providers, consider online transfer services, and avoid airport exchanges which often have higher markups.
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United States Dollar Currency
About USDThe World's Reserve Currency
The U.S. Dollar is the world's dominant reserve currency, held by central banks and financial institutions globally, and is widely used in international trade and finance.
South African Rand Currency
About ZARThe Big Five
The reverse side of Rand banknotes features the 'Big Five' African animals: lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard.
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