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CAD to ZAR Exchange Rate

Canadian Dollar (CAD) to South African Rand (ZAR)

Current exchange rate

1 CAD = 11.7978 ZAR

As of Nov 7, 2026 · Source: Central Bank of Russia (CAD), Central Bank of Russia (ZAR)

1 ZAR = 0.0847612 CAD · ZAR to CAD

Aug 9, 2026 90-day range 11.4815 – 11.9476 Nov 7, 2026

CAD to ZAR at a Glance

On Nov 7, 2026, 1 Canadian Dollar (CAD) is worth 11.7978 South African Rand (ZAR), and 1 ZAR buys 0.0847612 CAD.

Over the past 30 days the CAD strengthened against the ZAR (+1.05%), trading between 11.5832 on Oct 14, 2026 and 11.9476 on Oct 30, 2026.

A year ago 1 CAD was 12.296 ZAR, a change of -4.05%; the 12-month range was 11.414–12.4389.

CAD to ZAR change, low and high over several periods
Period Change Low High Average
7 days -0.87% 11.7555 11.9433 11.847
30 days +1.05% 11.5832 11.9476 11.7515
90 days +1.88% 11.4815 11.9476 11.6628
1 year -4.05% 11.414 12.4389 11.8754

Convert Canadian Dollar to South African Rand

At the rate of Nov 7, 2026. Amounts are indicative; banks and card networks add their own margin.

CAD to ZAR conversion table
CADZAR
1 CAD11.80 ZAR
5 CAD58.99 ZAR
10 CAD117.98 ZAR
25 CAD294.95 ZAR
50 CAD589.89 ZAR
100 CAD1,179.78 ZAR
500 CAD5,898.92 ZAR
1,000 CAD11,797.85 ZAR
5,000 CAD58,989.25 ZAR
10,000 CAD117,978.50 ZAR
ZAR to CAD conversion table
ZARCAD
1 ZAR0.0847612 CAD
5 ZAR0.423806 CAD
10 ZAR0.847612 CAD
25 ZAR2.12 CAD
50 ZAR4.24 CAD
100 ZAR8.48 CAD
500 ZAR42.38 CAD
1,000 ZAR84.76 CAD
5,000 ZAR423.81 CAD
10,000 ZAR847.61 CAD

About Canadian Dollar and South African Rand

  • The Canadian Dollar (CAD, C$) is issued by the Bank of Canada.
  • The South African Rand (ZAR, R) is issued by the South African Reserve Bank.

Get CAD to ZAR Rate via API

Fetch the live CAD to ZAR exchange rate with a single HTTP request. XRates API returns clean JSON with rate data sourced from the European Central Bank (ECB), Central Bank of Russia (CBR) and other official providers.

cURL

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://xratesapi.com/api/v1/latest?base=CAD&symbols=ZAR"

Python

import requests
r = requests.get(
"https://xratesapi.com/api/v1/latest",
params={"base": "CAD", "symbols": "ZAR"},
headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"},
)
rate = r.json()["rates"]["ZAR"]

JavaScript (Node.js)

const res = await fetch(
"https://xratesapi.com/api/v1/latest?base=CAD&symbols=ZAR",
{ headers: { Authorization: "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" } }
);
const { rates } = await res.json();
console.log(rates.ZAR);

CAD to ZAR Exchange Rate History

Last 30 days of CAD to ZAR rates. Weekends and holidays carry the last published rate. Fetch any past date via the /api/v1/{date} endpoint.

Historical CAD to ZAR exchange rate for the last 30 days
Date 1 CAD = X ZAR
Nov 7, 2026 11.7978
Nov 6, 2026 11.7573
Nov 5, 2026 11.7555
Nov 4, 2026 11.8084
Nov 3, 2026 11.9052
Nov 2, 2026 11.907
Nov 1, 2026 11.9433
Oct 31, 2026 11.9016
Oct 30, 2026 11.9476
Oct 29, 2026 11.8905
Oct 28, 2026 11.8518
Oct 27, 2026 11.8722
Oct 26, 2026 11.8538
Oct 25, 2026 11.8291
Oct 24, 2026 11.813
Oct 23, 2026 11.8594
Oct 22, 2026 11.7684
Oct 21, 2026 11.6566
Oct 20, 2026 11.7254
Oct 19, 2026 11.6767
Oct 18, 2026 11.6053
Oct 17, 2026 11.6053
Oct 16, 2026 11.6053
Oct 15, 2026 11.6541
Oct 14, 2026 11.5832
Oct 13, 2026 11.5836
Oct 12, 2026 11.5982
Oct 11, 2026 11.6215
Oct 10, 2026 11.6215
Oct 9, 2026 11.6215

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current CAD to ZAR exchange rate?

As of Nov 7, 2026, 1 Canadian Dollar (CAD) equals 11.7978 South African Rand (ZAR). Rates are sourced from the European Central Bank (ECB), Central Bank of Russia (CBR) and other trusted providers.

How can I get CAD to ZAR rate via API?

Use the XRates REST API endpoint GET /api/v1/latest?base=CAD&symbols=ZAR with your Bearer token. You'll receive JSON containing the latest CAD to ZAR rate.

Is the CAD to ZAR API free?

Yes. XRates API has a free tier with 100 requests per month — no credit card required. Paid plans start at $9/month for 10,000 requests.

How often are CAD to ZAR rates updated?

Exchange rates are refreshed every 4 hours from the European Central Bank, Central Bank of Russia and other official sources.

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Build with the CAD to ZAR Rate

Pull the live CAD to ZAR rate — and 45+ other currencies — through a single REST endpoint. Pick the entry point that fits your project:

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100 requests/month, no credit card. Best for prototypes and side projects.
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