The USD/ZAR exchange rate rose to 17.9079 on July 11, 2025, up 0.97% from the previous session. Over the past month, the South African Rand has weakened 0.60%, but it's up by 0.25% over the last 12 months. South African Rand - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

United Kingdom Sterling Exchange Rate: Monthly Avg: South African Rand data was reported at 18.178 ZAR/GBP in Nov 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 18.857 ZAR/GBP for Oct 2018. United Kingdom Sterling Exchange Rate: Monthly Avg: South African Rand data is updated monthly, averaging 7.246 ZAR/GBP from Jan 1975 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 527 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.507 ZAR/GBP in Jan 2016 and a record low of 1.424 ZAR/GBP in Nov 1976. United Kingdom Sterling Exchange Rate: Monthly Avg: South African Rand data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of England. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.M007: Foreign Exchange Rates.

Prices for EURZAR Euro South African Rand including live quotes, historical charts and news. EURZAR Euro South African Rand was last updated by Trading Economics this July 14 of 2025.

United States Spot Exchange Rate: South African Rand to US Dollar data was reported at 14.487 ZAR/USD in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.750 ZAR/USD for Sep 2018. United States Spot Exchange Rate: South African Rand to US Dollar data is updated monthly, averaging 3.599 ZAR/USD from Jan 1971 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 574 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.325 ZAR/USD in Jan 2016 and a record low of 0.668 ZAR/USD in Jul 1974. United States Spot Exchange Rate: South African Rand to US Dollar data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.M015: Spot Exchange Rate.

Prices for USDZAR US Dollar South African Rand including live quotes, historical charts and news. USDZAR US Dollar South African Rand was last updated by Trading Economics this July 13 of 2025.

Prices for NZDZAR New Zealand Dollar South African Rand including live quotes, historical charts and news. NZDZAR New Zealand Dollar South African Rand was last updated by Trading Economics this July 13 of 2025.

Prices for ZARTHB South African Rand Thai Baht including live quotes, historical charts and news. ZARTHB South African Rand Thai Baht was last updated by Trading Economics this July 7 of 2025.

Mozambique Foreign Exchange Rate: Average: Sell: South African Rand data was reported at 4.522 MZN/ZAR in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.819 MZN/ZAR for May 2018. Mozambique Foreign Exchange Rate: Average: Sell: South African Rand data is updated monthly, averaging 3.560 MZN/ZAR from Aug 2005 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 155 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.575 MZN/ZAR in Oct 2016 and a record low of 2.420 MZN/ZAR in Nov 2008. Mozambique Foreign Exchange Rate: Average: Sell: South African Rand data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Mozambique. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mozambique – Table MZ.M004: Foreign Exchange Rates.

Key information about South Africa Exchange Rate against USD

• South Africa Exchange Rate against USD averaged 19.032 (USD/ZAR) in May 2023, compared with 18.193 USD/ZAR in the previous month.
• South Africa Exchange Rate against USD data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1957 to May 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 19.032 in May 2023 and a record low of 0.668 in Jul 1974.

CEIC extends history for monthly average Exchange Rate against USD. Federal Reserve Board provides average Exchange Rate against USD. Exchange Rate against USD prior to January 1971 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.


Key information about South Africa Exchange Rate against USD

• In the latest reports, South Africa Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Treasury Bills Rate: 91 Days was reported at 8.150 % pa in May 2023.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Government Bond Yield: Month End: 10 Years and Over) was reported at 12.430 % pa in May 2023.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Repo Rate) was set at 8.250 % pa in May 2023.

Prices for AUDZAR Australian Dollar South African Rand including live quotes, historical charts and news. AUDZAR Australian Dollar South African Rand was last updated by Trading Economics this July 12 of 2025.

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Prices for CNYZAR Chinese Yuan South African Rand including live quotes, historical charts and news. CNYZAR Chinese Yuan South African Rand was last updated by Trading Economics this July 13 of 2025.

Prices for BWPZAR Botswanan Pula South African Rand including live quotes, historical charts and news. BWPZAR Botswanan Pula South African Rand was last updated by Trading Economics this July 12 of 2025.

The gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in South Africa was estimated at about 400.19 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP rose by approximately 310.78 billion U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP will steadily rise by around 89.82 billion U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product at current prices. The values are based upon the GDP in national currency converted to U.S. dollars using market exchange rates (yearly average). The GDP represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.

Prices for BTCZAR Bitcoin South African Rand including live quotes, historical charts and news. BTCZAR Bitcoin South African Rand was last updated by Trading Economics this July 14 of 2025.

Prices for CHFZAR Swiss Franc South African Rand including live quotes, historical charts and news. CHFZAR Swiss Franc South African Rand was last updated by Trading Economics this July 13 of 2025.

Prices for GBPZAR British Pound Sterling South African Rand including live quotes, historical charts and news. GBPZAR British Pound Sterling South African Rand was last updated by Trading Economics this July 12 of 2025.