🇺🇸 United States Dollar (USD · $)
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United States Dollar to South African Rand – USD/ZAR Converter
Convert United States Dollar to South African Rand at the current exchange rate and see the conversion both ways.
Conversion tables for common amounts
| USD | ZAR |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 16.59 ZAR |
| 2 USD | 33.17 ZAR |
| 5 USD | 82.93 ZAR |
| 10 USD | 166 ZAR |
| 20 USD | 332 ZAR |
| 50 USD | 829 ZAR |
| 100 USD | 1,659 ZAR |
| 200 USD | 3,317 ZAR |
| 500 USD | 8,293 ZAR |
| 1,000 USD | 16,585 ZAR |
| ZAR | USD |
|---|---|
| 20 ZAR | 1.21 USD |
| 50 ZAR | 3.01 USD |
| 100 ZAR | 6.03 USD |
| 200 ZAR | 12.06 USD |
| 500 ZAR | 30.15 USD |
| 1,000 ZAR | 60.3 USD |
| 2,000 ZAR | 121 USD |
| 5,000 ZAR | 301 USD |
| 10,000 ZAR | 603 USD |
| 20,000 ZAR | 1,206 USD |
🇿🇦 South African Rand (ZAR · R)
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USD to ZAR exchange rate history
1 USD = 16.5851 ZAR as of October 9, 2026.
- 24 hours -0.35% Oct 5 – Oct 9
- 7 days +1.17% Sep 28 – Oct 9
- 1 month +3.76% Sep 7 – Oct 9
- 3 months +2.36% Jul 6 – Oct 9
- 6 months -2.33% Apr 6 – Oct 9
- 1 year -3.26% Nov 3, 2025 – Oct 9
Rate history for this period is not available.
- Low 15.88 ZAR
- High 17.29 ZAR
- Average 16.516 ZAR
The rate history is built from weekly snapshots, so the compared dates can differ from the period label.
USD to ZAR: common questions
How much is 1 USD in ZAR right now?
One US dollar equals 16.5851 ZAR at the mid-market rate. The exact update date is shown under the converter.
How much is 20 USD in ZAR?
At the current rate, 20 USD = 331.702 ZAR. The conversion tables above cover common amounts from 1 to 1,000 USD – in both directions.
What is the reverse ZAR to USD rate?
1 ZAR = 0.060295 USD at the mid-market rate. Open the ZAR to USD page for tables in that direction – or simply type an amount into the right-hand field of the converter.
Why does my bank quote a different USD to ZAR rate?
Banks and exchange services add their own margin and fees on top of the mid-market rate shown here. The difference between their quote and this baseline is what the exchange actually costs you.
Which countries use the US dollar and the South African rand?
Both currencies are official in more than one country. The cards above name each of them, and every entry links to its cost of living on CityCost.
How much does the USD/ZAR rate move?
It drifts with the currency market, so 1 USD = 16.5851 ZAR is a snapshot rather than a fixed price. The update date under the converter tells you how fresh the number is.
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Exchange rates are mid-market reference rates, updated regularly and intended for informational purposes. The same rates power all cost-of-living prices on CityCost.
