USD to ZAR — Live US Dollar rate in South Africa
Convert US Dollars (USD) to ZAR at today's live mid-market exchange rate. Free, instant, and refreshed every minute for users in South Africa.
USD → ZAR Converter
Live rate: 1 USD = 16,62 ZAR · 4 Nov 2026, 5:32 am IST
About USD to South Africa exchange rate
The USD/ZAR rate shows how many ZAR you get for one US Dollar. It's the mid-market rate — the fair midpoint between the buy and sell prices on the global forex market. People in South Africa track this rate for remittances, travel, online shopping, tuition, freelance income, and cross-border business between Pretoria and the United States.
USD to ZAR conversion table for South Africa
Common US Dollar amounts converted to ZAR at today's live rate.
| USD | ZAR | ZAR | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1 | R16,62 | R1 | $0.06 |
| $5 | R83,09 | R5 | $0.30 |
| $10 | R166,17 | R10 | $0.60 |
| $20 | R332,34 | R20 | $1.20 |
| $50 | R830,86 | R50 | $3.01 |
| $100 | R1 661,71 | R100 | $6.02 |
| $200 | R3 323,43 | R200 | $12.04 |
| $500 | R8 308,57 | R500 | $30.09 |
| $1,000 | R16 617,14 | R1,000 | $60.18 |
| $2,000 | R33 234,29 | R2,000 | $120.36 |
| $5,000 | R83 085,72 | R5,000 | $300.89 |
| $10,000 | R166 171,44 | R10,000 | $601.79 |
USD to ZAR currency chart — today's high, low and change
Track the US Dollar against the South African Rand over 7 days to 5 years, with today's rate, previous close, daily change, period high, low, average and volatility.
USD/ZAR volatility over the selected range: 30.35%. Historical mid-market rates from the European Central Bank (frankfurter.app) with an open daily-rates fallback for currencies outside the ECB set. Weekends and holidays use the previous trading day's close, so "today's high / low" reflects the latest close versus the previous close rather than intraday ticks.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 USD to ZAR today in South Africa?
1 USD to ZAR today is the live mid-market price of one US Dollar in South African Rand. The exact value is shown in the converter above and refreshes every minute during forex market hours.
Is the USD to ZAR rate on this page the same as what banks in South Africa give me?
No. Banks and money-transfer providers in South Africa typically add a 1–4% spread on top of the mid-market USD/ZAR rate shown here. Compare their quote with the live rate to see the FX fee.
How much is $100 USD in ZAR?
Type 100 into the converter above and the current South African Rand equivalent is calculated instantly at the live mid-market rate. The conversion table also shows common USD amounts up to $10,000.
Why does the USD to ZAR rate keep changing?
USD/ZAR is a live forex rate. It moves as banks, funds, and businesses trade currencies around the world. Interest-rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the South Africa central bank, inflation data, commodity prices, and cross-border flows can all shift it several times per minute.
When are USD/ZAR markets open?
Forex trades 24 hours a day, five days a week — from Monday morning in Sydney to Friday evening in New York. On weekends the rate you see reflects Friday's close until Asian markets reopen on Monday. Pretoria time zones do not affect the live rate.
How can I send money from the US to South Africa?
Use the live USD/ZAR rate here as your benchmark, then compare the effective rate offered by services like Wise, Remitly, or your bank. The provider whose quote is closest to the mid-market rate (with lowest fees) offers the best value.
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