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NGN to ZAR Exchange Rate

Nigerian Naira (NGN) to South African Rand (ZAR)

Current exchange rate

1 NGN = 0.0122366 ZAR

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

1 ZAR = 81.7221 NGN · ZAR to NGN

Aug 9, 2026 90-day range 0.0118157 – 0.0125898 Nov 7, 2026

NGN to ZAR at a Glance

On Nov 7, 2026, 1 Nigerian Naira (NGN) is worth 0.0122366 South African Rand (ZAR), and 1 ZAR buys 81.7221 NGN.

Over the past 30 days the NGN weakened against the ZAR (-2.13%), trading between 0.0121729 on Oct 28, 2026 and 0.0125025 on Oct 8, 2026.

NGN to ZAR change, low and high over several periods
Period Change Low High Average
7 days -0.98% 0.0121808 0.0123793 0.0122938
30 days -2.13% 0.0121729 0.0125025 0.012336
90 days +2.95% 0.0118157 0.0125898 0.0122012

Convert Nigerian Naira to South African Rand

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

NGN to ZAR conversion table
NGNZAR
1 NGN0.0122366 ZAR
5 NGN0.061183 ZAR
10 NGN0.122366 ZAR
25 NGN0.305915 ZAR
50 NGN0.61183 ZAR
100 NGN1.22 ZAR
500 NGN6.12 ZAR
1,000 NGN12.24 ZAR
5,000 NGN61.18 ZAR
10,000 NGN122.37 ZAR
ZAR to NGN conversion table
ZARNGN
1 ZAR81.72 NGN
5 ZAR408.61 NGN
10 ZAR817.22 NGN
25 ZAR2,043.05 NGN
50 ZAR4,086.10 NGN
100 ZAR8,172.21 NGN
500 ZAR40,861.03 NGN
1,000 ZAR81,722.06 NGN
5,000 ZAR408,610.30 NGN
10,000 ZAR817,220.59 NGN

About Nigerian Naira and South African Rand

  • The Nigerian Naira (NGN, ₦) is issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
  • The South African Rand (ZAR, R) is issued by the South African Reserve Bank.

Get NGN to ZAR Rate via API

Fetch the live NGN 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=NGN&symbols=ZAR"

Python

import requests
r = requests.get(
"https://xratesapi.com/api/v1/latest",
params={"base": "NGN", "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=NGN&symbols=ZAR",
{ headers: { Authorization: "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" } }
);
const { rates } = await res.json();
console.log(rates.ZAR);

NGN to ZAR Exchange Rate History

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

Historical NGN to ZAR exchange rate for the last 30 days
Date 1 NGN = X ZAR
Nov 7, 2026 0.0122366
Nov 6, 2026 0.0122705
Nov 5, 2026 0.0121808
Nov 4, 2026 0.0122078
Nov 3, 2026 0.0123586
Nov 2, 2026 0.0123592
Nov 1, 2026 0.0123793
Oct 31, 2026 0.0123575
Oct 30, 2026 0.0123853
Oct 29, 2026 0.0123007
Oct 28, 2026 0.0121729
Oct 27, 2026 0.0122251
Oct 26, 2026 0.0122107
Oct 25, 2026 0.0123165
Oct 24, 2026 0.0123199
Oct 23, 2026 0.0124352
Oct 22, 2026 0.0123838
Oct 21, 2026 0.012277
Oct 20, 2026 0.0123528
Oct 19, 2026 0.0123352
Oct 18, 2026 0.0123413
Oct 17, 2026 0.0123413
Oct 16, 2026 0.0123413
Oct 15, 2026 0.0124246
Oct 14, 2026 0.0123566
Oct 13, 2026 0.0123836
Oct 12, 2026 0.0124258
Oct 11, 2026 0.0124112
Oct 10, 2026 0.0124112
Oct 9, 2026 0.0124112

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current NGN to ZAR exchange rate?

As of Nov 7, 2026, 1 Nigerian Naira (NGN) equals 0.0122366 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 NGN to ZAR rate via API?

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

Is the NGN 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 NGN 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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