USD to ZAR exchange rate today
US Dollar to South African Rand market rate
1 US Dollar =
16.6187 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.0602 USD
Market rates from ExchangeRate-API, for information only.
Market exchange rate
1 USD = 16.6187 ZAR
USD/ZAR over the last 30 days
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Compare all destinationsConvert USD to ZAR
| 1 USD | 16.62 ZAR |
| 5 USD | 83.09 ZAR |
| 10 USD | 166.19 ZAR |
| 25 USD | 415.47 ZAR |
| 50 USD | 830.94 ZAR |
| 100 USD | 1,661.87 ZAR |
| 250 USD | 4,154.68 ZAR |
| 500 USD | 8,309.35 ZAR |
| 1,000 USD | 16,618.70 ZAR |
| 5,000 USD | 83,093.50 ZAR |
Convert ZAR to USD
| 1 ZAR | 0.06 USD |
| 5 ZAR | 0.30 USD |
| 10 ZAR | 0.60 USD |
| 25 ZAR | 1.50 USD |
| 50 ZAR | 3.01 USD |
| 100 ZAR | 6.02 USD |
| 250 ZAR | 15.04 USD |
| 500 ZAR | 30.09 USD |
| 1,000 ZAR | 60.17 USD |
| 5,000 ZAR | 300.87 USD |
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What is the USD to ZAR exchange rate today?
Today's market rate is 1 USD = 16.6187 ZAR (updated October 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC). Conversely, 1 ZAR = 0.0602 USD.
Will I get this rate when I send money?
Not exactly. The market rate is a benchmark: most banks and transfer services apply a margin to it. Compare providers on RemitLens to find the one whose rate is closest to 16.6187 ZAR per USD, with the lowest fees.
How much is 100 USD in ZAR?
At today's market rate, 100 USD equals 1,661.87 ZAR. What your recipient actually receives depends on the provider's exchange rate and fees.
How often is the USD/ZAR rate updated?
We refresh our market rates once a day. Provider rates on our comparison pages are also checked daily.