USD to ZAR Exchange Rate Today

1 US Dollar equals 16.6100 South African Rand at the latest mid-market rate (3 November 2026). The inverse rate is 0.060205 USD per ZAR.

1 USD equals16.6100 ZAR
1 ZAR equals0.060205 USD
30-day high16.7345
30-day low16.3943
30-day change-0.28%

Convert US Dollar to South African Rand

USDZAR
1 USD16.61 ZAR
5 USD83.05 ZAR
10 USD166.10 ZAR
25 USD415.25 ZAR
50 USD830.50 ZAR
100 USD1,661.00 ZAR
250 USD4,152.50 ZAR
500 USD8,305.00 ZAR
1,000 USD16,610.00 ZAR
5,000 USD83,050.00 ZAR

Mid-market rate, for information only. The rate you get from a bank or money-transfer service will differ — always compare the final amount received, not just the headline rate.

USD to ZAR history — last 30 days

Date1 USD in ZAR
2 November 202616.6868
1 November 202616.6842
31 October 202616.7089
30 October 202616.6187
29 October 202616.6117
28 October 202616.6675
27 October 202616.6254
26 October 202616.6040
25 October 202616.5652
24 October 202616.5918
23 October 202616.5082
22 October 202616.4018
21 October 202616.4020
20 October 202616.3943
19 October 202616.4560
18 October 202616.4759
17 October 202616.4791
16 October 202616.4345
15 October 202616.5659
14 October 202616.4620
13 October 202616.5173
12 October 202616.5073
11 October 202616.5305
10 October 202616.5032
9 October 202616.5138
8 October 202616.6360
7 October 202616.5888
6 October 202616.6489
5 October 202616.7345

30-day average: 16.5560 ZAR · High: 16.7345 · Low: 16.3943

About the USD to ZAR rate

The US Dollar (USD) is the currency of United States, issued by the Federal Reserve and used as the world's primary reserve currency. The South African Rand (ZAR) is the currency of South Africa, a commodity and emerging-market currency with high liquidity.

The USD/ZAR pair is used most often for international trade, travel and investment flows. Because ZAR pricing can vary significantly between banks, exchanges and transfer apps, compare the mid-market rate above with the final amount you are quoted before sending money.

Frequently asked questions

How much is 1 US Dollar in South African Rand today?

1 USD equals 16.6100 ZAR at the latest rate published on 3 November 2026. Use the converter above for any amount — rates refresh throughout the day.

Is the USD to ZAR rate the same as the bank rate?

No. The rate shown here is the mid-market rate. Banks and remittance providers add a margin, so the rate you actually receive for USD to ZAR is usually 1–4% lower depending on the provider.

What moves the USD to ZAR exchange rate?

The USD/ZAR pair reacts to interest-rate decisions, inflation data, trade and remittance flows, and global risk sentiment. Issued by the Federal Reserve and used as the world's primary reserve currency; a commodity and emerging-market currency with high liquidity.

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Data sources: exchangerate-api.com and currency-api (open data). Last updated 3 November 2026. GlobalFxcc is an information service, not a bank or money-transfer provider.