US Dollar
- Code
- USD
- Symbol
- $ (shared with other currencies, so we show the code)
- Decimal places
- 2
- Used in
- United States, American Samoa, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Netherlands, Ecuador and 13 more
USD / ZAR converter
US Dollar to South African Rand
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1 USD = 16.61 ZAR
USD to ZAR
| US Dollar | South African Rand |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 16.61 ZAR |
| 2 USD | 33.23 ZAR |
| 5 USD | 83.07 ZAR |
| 10 USD | 166.13 ZAR |
| 20 USD | 332.27 ZAR |
| 50 USD | 830.67 ZAR |
| 100 USD | 1,661.35 ZAR |
| 250 USD | 4,153.37 ZAR |
| 500 USD | 8,306.74 ZAR |
| 1,000 USD | 16,613.48 ZAR |
ZAR to USD
| South African Rand | US Dollar |
|---|---|
| 10 ZAR | 0.6019 USD |
| 20 ZAR | 1.20 USD |
| 50 ZAR | 3.01 USD |
| 100 ZAR | 6.02 USD |
| 200 ZAR | 12.04 USD |
| 500 ZAR | 30.10 USD |
| 1,000 ZAR | 60.19 USD |
| 2,500 ZAR | 150.48 USD |
| 5,000 ZAR | 300.96 USD |
| 10,000 ZAR | 601.92 USD |
USD to ZAR over the last 90 days
Over the 83 days from 13 Aug 2026 to 3 Nov 2026, 1 USD ranged between 15.94 and 16.69 ZAR, averaged 16.33 ZAR and rose 2.92%.
| Window | Low | High | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 30 days | 16.38 ZAR | 16.69 ZAR | 16.56 ZAR | −0.23% |
| Last 83 days | 15.94 ZAR | 16.69 ZAR | 16.33 ZAR | +2.92% |
Questions about the USD to ZAR rate
What is 1 USD worth in ZAR right now?
1 USD = 16.61 ZAR, using the mid-market reference rate recorded at 3 Nov 2026 01:00 UTC. 1 ZAR = 0.06019 USD.
Why does my bank give me a different rate?
Banks, card networks and exchange services usually add a margin to the mid-market rate, charge a fee or both, so the amount you receive is normally lower than the figure here.
How often does this rate update?
We fetch new rates every hour and show the time they were recorded. If the newest rate is more than 36 hours old we treat it as stale and say so rather than hiding it.
What does ‘mid-market rate’ mean?
The mid-market rate is the midpoint between the buying and selling prices in wholesale currency markets. It is a reference rate for information, not an offer to exchange money.
Are the amounts in the tables rounded?
Yes. Amounts are rounded for display to 2 decimal places, the standard for ZAR. The conversion itself is calculated at full precision.
How much has the USD to ZAR rate moved?
Between 13 Aug 2026 and 3 Nov 2026, 1 USD ranged from 15.94 to 16.69 ZAR and rose 2.92%.
About these currencies
South African Rand
- Code
- ZAR
- Symbol
- R
- Decimal places
- 2
- Used in
- South Africa, Lesotho and Namibia
Rates are indicative mid-market reference rates, updated hourly. Banks, card networks and exchange services usually add a margin or fee. How our rates work.