5 ZAR to USD - Convert South African Rand to US Dollars
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1.00 ZAR = 0.05959327 USD
Mid-market rate at 03:41 UTC
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1 ZAR = 0.0595933 USD
Mar 13, 2026, 03:41 UTC
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Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Provider
Xe- Exchange rate
- 1.322100
- Transfer fee
- 0 GBP
- Recipient gets
26,442.00 USD
+335.59 USD
- Provider
Nationwide- Exchange rate
- 1.306300
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
26,106.40 USD
-335.59 USD
Rates obtained as of 3/12/2026
The comparison savings are based on a single transfer of GBP 20,000 to USD. Savings are calculated by comparing the exchange rate including margins and fees provided by each bank and Xe on the same day 3/12/2026. The comparison savings provided is true only for the example given and may not include all fees and charges. Different currency exchange amounts, currency types, dates, times, and other individual factors will result in different comparison savings. These results therefore may not be indicative of actual savings and should be used only as a guide. The rate comparison chart is updated quarterly.
1 ZAR to USD
| Metric | Last 7 days | Last 30 days | Last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
High | 0.0613 | 0.0630 | 0.0635 |
Low | 0.0594 | 0.0594 | 0.0592 |
Average | 0.0605 | 0.0619 | 0.0612 |
Volatility | 1.71% | 0.99% | 0.74% |
ZAR to USD statistics
Over the last 7 days, ZAR to USD moved between 0.0594 and 0.0613. The average was 0.0605 with 1.71% volatility.
Over the last 30 days, ZAR to USD moved between 0.0594 and 0.0630. The average was 0.0619 with 0.99% volatility.
Over the last 90 days, ZAR to USD moved between 0.0592 and 0.0635. The average was 0.0612 with 0.74% volatility.
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ZAR to USD frequently asked questions
As of 03:41 UTC, the mid-market ZAR to USD rate is R1 = $0.0595. The mid-market rate is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global currency markets. To see how much this transfer would be with Xe, visit our send money page.
5 ZAR equals 0.29 USD using the current mid-market exchange rate of $0.0595. If you're looking to send 5 ZAR to USD, check if Xe could save you money on your transfer. Get a live quote on our send money page and see the full price upfront.
To convert currencies, visit the top our Currency Converter, select your preferred currency pair, enter your amount, and view the live mid-market rate.
Yes. You can set up a ZAR to USD rate alert on our rate alerts page or within the Xe app. Get a notification when your desired rate is reached and stay on top of currency shifts.
To see how much a 5 ZAR to USD transfer would cost with Xe, visit our send money page and enter your details into the live quoter. You will get real-time exchange rates, estimated delivery times, and all fees shown upfront before you start your transfer.