1 USD to ZAR - Convert US Dollars to South African Rand
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1.00 USD = 17.03652734 ZAR
Mid-market rate at 14:55 UTC
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1 USD = 17.0365 ZAR
Mar 24, 2026, 14:55 UTC
USD to ZAR Chart
1 USD to ZAR
| Metric | Last 7 days | Last 30 days | Last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
High | 17.0893 | 17.0893 | 17.0893 |
Low | 16.6846 | 15.8582 | 15.7263 |
Average | 16.8828 | 16.4558 | 16.3343 |
Volatility | 1.22% | 1.13% | 0.82% |
USD to ZAR statistics
Over the last 7 days, USD to ZAR moved between 16.6846 and 17.0893. The average was 16.8828 with 1.22% volatility.
Over the last 30 days, USD to ZAR moved between 15.8582 and 17.0893. The average was 16.4558 with 1.13% volatility.
Over the last 90 days, USD to ZAR moved between 15.7263 and 17.0893. The average was 16.3343 with 0.82% volatility.
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USD to ZAR frequently asked questions
As of 14:55 UTC, the mid-market USD to ZAR rate is $1 = R17.0365. 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.
1 USD equals 17.03 ZAR using the current mid-market exchange rate of R17.0365. If you're looking to send 1 USD to ZAR, 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.
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