How much is 1 USD to ZAR today?

As of July 12, 2025, the exchange rate from 1 US Dollar (USD) to South African Rand (ZAR) is 17.92. Therefore, $1 converts to R17.92. Rates are sourced from Currency.Wiki for real-time accuracy.

USD to ZAR Exchange Rate

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Updated 20 seconds ago on 12 July 2025, at 07:00:35 UTC.

USD =

ZAR

US Dollar = South African Rand

Trending: $ exchange rates for the last 24 hours

USD/ZAR Exchange Rate Overview

The US Dollar Performance Against the South African Rand: Over the last 90 days, the US Dollar has weakened by 6.74% against the South African Rand, declining from R19.1306 to R17.9224 for each US Dollar. This trend reflects the changing economic dynamics between United States and Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa.

Note: This rate indicates how many US Dollar one South African Rand can buy.

Trade Trends: Changes in trade flows between United States and Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa may have impacted demand for US Dollar.
Economic Performance: Indicators like GDP, employment, or inflation in United States or Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa can influence currency values.
Policy Shifts: Monetary or fiscal policies in United States, such as interest rate changes, may affect investment in US Dollar.
Global Market Dynamics: Worldwide events, such as geopolitical tensions or market fluctuations, often influence exchange rates.

US Dollar Currency

Country:

United States

Symbol:

ISO Code:

USD

Bank:

Federal Reserve System

Interesting fact about US Dollar

Early US paper money was printed by private banks before a unified national system emerged.

South African Rand Currency

Country:

Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa

Symbol:

ISO Code:

ZAR

Bank:

South African Reserve Bank

Interesting fact about South African Rand

Linked to mineral-rich industries, reflecting global resource pricing and steering export earnings.

Quick Conversion Guide

US Dollars (USD) to South African Rand (ZAR)
$1 US Dollars R 17.92 South African Rand
$10 US Dollars R 179.22 South African Rand
$20 US Dollars R 358.45 South African Rand
$30 US Dollars R 537.67 South African Rand
$40 US Dollars R 716.9 South African Rand
$50 US Dollars R 896.12 South African Rand
$60 US Dollars R 1075.34 South African Rand
$70 US Dollars R 1254.57 South African Rand
$80 US Dollars R 1433.79 South African Rand
$90 US Dollars R 1613.02 South African Rand
$100 US Dollars R 1792.24 South African Rand
$200 US Dollars R 3584.48 South African Rand
$300 US Dollars R 5376.72 South African Rand
$400 US Dollars R 7168.96 South African Rand
$500 US Dollars R 8961.2 South African Rand
$600 US Dollars R 10753.44 South African Rand
$700 US Dollars R 12545.68 South African Rand
$800 US Dollars R 14337.92 South African Rand
$900 US Dollars R 16130.16 South African Rand
$1000 US Dollars R 17922.4 South African Rand
$2000 US Dollars R 35844.8 South African Rand
$3000 US Dollars R 53767.2 South African Rand
$4000 US Dollars R 71689.6 South African Rand
$5000 US Dollars R 89612 South African Rand

South African Rand (ZAR) to US Dollars (USD)
R1 South African Rand $ 0.06 US Dollars
R10 South African Rand $ 0.56 US Dollars
R20 South African Rand $ 1.12 US Dollars
R30 South African Rand $ 1.67 US Dollars
R40 South African Rand $ 2.23 US Dollars
R50 South African Rand $ 2.79 US Dollars
R60 South African Rand $ 3.35 US Dollars
R70 South African Rand $ 3.91 US Dollars
R80 South African Rand $ 4.46 US Dollars
R90 South African Rand $ 5.02 US Dollars
R100 South African Rand $ 5.58 US Dollars
R200 South African Rand $ 11.16 US Dollars
R300 South African Rand $ 16.74 US Dollars
R400 South African Rand $ 22.32 US Dollars
R500 South African Rand $ 27.9 US Dollars
R600 South African Rand $ 33.48 US Dollars
R700 South African Rand $ 39.06 US Dollars
R800 South African Rand $ 44.64 US Dollars
R900 South African Rand $ 50.22 US Dollars
R1000 South African Rand $ 55.8 US Dollars
R2000 South African Rand $ 111.59 US Dollars
R3000 South African Rand $ 167.39 US Dollars
R4000 South African Rand $ 223.18 US Dollars
R5000 South African Rand $ 278.98 US Dollars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exchange rate of USD to ZAR today?

The exchange rate of US Dollar (USD) = 17.92 South African Rand (ZAR) as of July 12, 2025, at 7:00 AM UTC.

What factors influence the US Dollar to South African Rand exchange rate?

The US Dollar to South African Rand exchange rate is influenced by a variety of factors including economic data, political events, central bank decisions, market sentiment, and global financial news.

How often does the US Dollar to South African Rand exchange rate fluctuate?

The exchange rate can fluctuate frequently due to the forex market's high volatility. It can change multiple times within a single day.

How often is the chart updated?

Our currency charts update in real-time during active forex market hours. On weekends, the exchange rate remains static, with the last Friday rate holding until trading resumes on Sunday evening (UTC). We also offer a decade of historical data for deeper insights. Check out our real-time charts for the USD to ZAR exchange rate.

Can I predict the future US Dollar to South African Rand rate?

While it's impossible to predict rates with certainty, staying informed about market trends and economic forecasts can help you make educated guesses.