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ZAR to NGN Exchange Rate

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

Current exchange rate

1 ZAR = 81.7221 NGN

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

1 NGN = 0.0122366 ZAR · NGN to ZAR

Aug 9, 2026 90-day range 79.4293 – 84.6329 Nov 7, 2026

ZAR to NGN at a Glance

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

Over the past 30 days the ZAR strengthened against the NGN (+2.17%), trading between 79.984 on Oct 8, 2026 and 82.1498 on Oct 28, 2026.

ZAR to NGN change, low and high over several periods
Period Change Low High Average
7 days +0.99% 80.7802 82.0962 81.3448
30 days +2.17% 79.984 82.1498 81.0668
90 days -2.86% 79.4293 84.6329 81.9812

Convert South African Rand to Nigerian Naira

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

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
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

About South African Rand and Nigerian Naira

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

Get ZAR to NGN Rate via API

Fetch the live ZAR to NGN 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=ZAR&symbols=NGN"

Python

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

JavaScript (Node.js)

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

ZAR to NGN Exchange Rate History

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

Historical ZAR to NGN exchange rate for the last 30 days
Date 1 ZAR = X NGN
Nov 7, 2026 81.7221
Nov 6, 2026 81.4961
Nov 5, 2026 82.0962
Nov 4, 2026 81.9145
Nov 3, 2026 80.9151
Nov 2, 2026 80.9115
Nov 1, 2026 80.7802
Oct 31, 2026 80.9227
Oct 30, 2026 80.741
Oct 29, 2026 81.2959
Oct 28, 2026 82.1498
Oct 27, 2026 81.7986
Oct 26, 2026 81.8952
Oct 25, 2026 81.1917
Oct 24, 2026 81.1692
Oct 23, 2026 80.4166
Oct 22, 2026 80.7504
Oct 21, 2026 81.4531
Oct 20, 2026 80.9536
Oct 19, 2026 81.0689
Oct 18, 2026 81.0286
Oct 17, 2026 81.0286
Oct 16, 2026 81.0286
Oct 15, 2026 80.4856
Oct 14, 2026 80.9281
Oct 13, 2026 80.7517
Oct 12, 2026 80.4779
Oct 11, 2026 80.5721
Oct 10, 2026 80.5721
Oct 9, 2026 80.5721

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current ZAR to NGN exchange rate?

As of Nov 7, 2026, 1 South African Rand (ZAR) equals 81.7221 Nigerian Naira (NGN). Rates are sourced from the European Central Bank (ECB), Central Bank of Russia (CBR) and other trusted providers.

How can I get ZAR to NGN rate via API?

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

Is the ZAR to NGN 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 ZAR to NGN 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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