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USD to ZAR Exchange Rate

US Dollar (USD) to South African Rand (ZAR)

Current exchange rate

1 USD = 16.504 ZAR

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

1 ZAR = 0.0605914 USD · ZAR to USD

Aug 9, 2026 90-day range 15.916 – 16.734 Nov 7, 2026

USD to ZAR at a Glance

On Nov 7, 2026, 1 US Dollar (USD) is worth 16.504 South African Rand (ZAR), and 1 ZAR buys 0.0605914 USD.

Over the past 30 days the USD weakened against the ZAR (-0.88%), trading between 16.3726 on Oct 21, 2026 and 16.6895 on Oct 30, 2026.

A year ago 1 USD was 17.348 ZAR, a change of -4.86%; the 12-month range was 15.6738–17.3585.

USD to ZAR change, low and high over several periods
Period Change Low High Average
7 days -0.84% 16.4173 16.6842 16.565
30 days -0.88% 16.3726 16.6895 16.5456
90 days +1.73% 15.916 16.734 16.3262
1 year -4.86% 15.6738 17.3585 16.4907

Convert US Dollar to South African Rand

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

USD to ZAR conversion table
USDZAR
1 USD16.50 ZAR
5 USD82.52 ZAR
10 USD165.04 ZAR
25 USD412.60 ZAR
50 USD825.20 ZAR
100 USD1,650.40 ZAR
500 USD8,252.00 ZAR
1,000 USD16,504.00 ZAR
5,000 USD82,520.01 ZAR
10,000 USD165,040.01 ZAR
ZAR to USD conversion table
ZARUSD
1 ZAR0.0605914 USD
5 ZAR0.302957 USD
10 ZAR0.605914 USD
25 ZAR1.51 USD
50 ZAR3.03 USD
100 ZAR6.06 USD
500 ZAR30.30 USD
1,000 ZAR60.59 USD
5,000 ZAR302.96 USD
10,000 ZAR605.91 USD

About US Dollar and South African Rand

  • The US Dollar (USD, $) is issued by the Federal Reserve.
  • The South African Rand (ZAR, R) is issued by the South African Reserve Bank.

Get USD to ZAR Rate via API

Fetch the live USD 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=USD&symbols=ZAR"

Python

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

USD to ZAR Exchange Rate History

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

Historical USD to ZAR exchange rate for the last 30 days
Date 1 USD = X ZAR
Nov 7, 2026 16.504
Nov 6, 2026 16.5382
Nov 5, 2026 16.4173
Nov 4, 2026 16.4555
Nov 3, 2026 16.6379
Nov 2, 2026 16.6386
Nov 1, 2026 16.6842
Oct 31, 2026 16.6444
Oct 30, 2026 16.6895
Oct 29, 2026 16.6413
Oct 28, 2026 16.6477
Oct 27, 2026 16.6487
Oct 26, 2026 16.6291
Oct 25, 2026 16.5652
Oct 24, 2026 16.563
Oct 23, 2026 16.5976
Oct 22, 2026 16.5157
Oct 21, 2026 16.3726
Oct 20, 2026 16.4752
Oct 19, 2026 16.4338
Oct 18, 2026 16.4338
Oct 17, 2026 16.4338
Oct 16, 2026 16.4338
Oct 15, 2026 16.5568
Oct 14, 2026 16.47
Oct 13, 2026 16.4963
Oct 12, 2026 16.541
Oct 11, 2026 16.5331
Oct 10, 2026 16.5331
Oct 9, 2026 16.5331

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current USD to ZAR exchange rate?

As of Nov 7, 2026, 1 US Dollar (USD) equals 16.504 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 USD to ZAR rate via API?

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

Is the USD 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 USD 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 USD to ZAR Rate

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

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