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.

Graph and download economic data for South African Rand to U.S. Dollar Spot Exchange Rate (DEXSFUS) from 1980-01-02 to 2025-07-03 about South Africa, exchange rate, currency, rate, and USA.

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.

As of August 1, 2023, one U.S. dollar could buy 21,021.7 Sierra Leonean leones (SLL), the highest exchange rate among the African currencies. Furthermore, one U.S. dollar corresponded to 758.9 Nigerian naira (NGN), 30.85 Egyptian pounds (EGP), 18.03 South African rand (ZAR), and 9.86 Moroccan dirhams (MAD) as of the same date.

Exchange rates and inflation: a case study of West African countries

Exchange rates can affect a country's inflation rate and the purchasing power of its currency. If a country's currency depreciates significantly, it can lead to higher inflation as the cost of imported goods and services increases. Indeed, the inflation rate in Sierra Leone increased steeply over the past two years. The IMF further estimates that inflation will continue to rise before falling again. This high inflation and other factors also led to the depreciation of the SLL. Furthermore, a regional perspective showed that Nigeria and Liberia faced similar high inflation rates.

Businesses' strategies for tackling inflation

Unfavorable exchange rates negatively impact countries' economies. It does this in various ways, including limiting businesses' ability to grow. Issues such as inflation affect purchasing power and businesses' investment decisions. In 2023, a survey revealed that a substantial number of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) employed various measures to offset the impact of inflation. Approximately 36 percent of these businesses tapped into their personal savings to bolster their operations, while another 32 percent opted to scale down their business activities.

Foreign Exchange Rate: Bank of Russia: South African Rand data was reported at 44.039 10 ZAR/RUB in 15 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 44.008 10 ZAR/RUB for 14 May 2025. Foreign Exchange Rate: Bank of Russia: South African Rand data is updated daily, averaging 44.318 10 ZAR/RUB from Jan 2010 (Median) to 15 May 2025, with 3790 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 79.837 10 ZAR/RUB in 11 Mar 2022 and a record low of 30.518 10 ZAR/RUB in 17 Jan 2014. Foreign Exchange Rate: Bank of Russia: South African Rand data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Russia. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Foreign Exchange Rates – Table RU.MF001: Foreign Exchange Rate: Bank of Russia: Main Currencies. The official exchange rates of foreign currencies against the ruble are set by an order of the Bank of Russia and remain valid until the next order becomes effective.

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

Graph and download economic data for Real Broad Effective Exchange Rate for South Africa (RBZABIS) from Jan 1994 to May 2025 about South Africa, broad, exchange rate, currency, real, and rate.

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

South Africa ZA: Imports: cif: Local Currency: % Change data was reported at 9.241 % in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.943 % for Dec 2017. South Africa ZA: Imports: cif: Local Currency: % Change data is updated quarterly, averaging 13.321 % from Mar 1958 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 241 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 111.089 % in Sep 1980 and a record low of -34.356 % in Jun 2009. South Africa ZA: Imports: cif: Local Currency: % Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.IMF.IFS: Trade Statistics: Quarterly.

South Africa ZA: Imports: fob: Local Currency: % Change data was reported at -0.954 % in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.890 % for Feb 2018. South Africa ZA: Imports: fob: Local Currency: % Change data is updated monthly, averaging 12.993 % from Jan 1958 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 723 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 139.519 % in May 1980 and a record low of -41.779 % in Jul 2009. South Africa ZA: Imports: fob: Local Currency: % Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.IMF.IFS: Trade Statistics.

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

Graph and download economic data for Broad Money for South Africa (ZAFFMBPCPPPT) from 2000 to 2026 about South Africa, broad, REO, monetary aggregates, and rate.

South Africa ZA: Exports: fob: Local Currency: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at 6.480 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.621 % for 2016. South Africa ZA: Exports: fob: Local Currency: % Change over Previous Period data is updated yearly, averaging 12.902 % from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2017, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.414 % in 1985 and a record low of -20.869 % in 2009. South Africa ZA: Exports: fob: Local Currency: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.IMF.IFS: Trade Statistics: Annual.

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 14 of 2025.

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

South Africa ZA: DEC Alternative Conversion Factor: per USD data was reported at 13.313 ZAR/USD in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.709 ZAR/USD for 2016. South Africa ZA: DEC Alternative Conversion Factor: per USD data is updated yearly, averaging 1.959 ZAR/USD from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.709 ZAR/USD in 2016 and a record low of 0.679 ZAR/USD in 1974. South Africa ZA: DEC Alternative Conversion Factor: per USD data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.World Bank: Exchange Rates and Real Effective Exchange Rates. The DEC alternative conversion factor is the underlying annual exchange rate used for the World Bank Atlas method. As a rule, it is the official exchange rate reported in the IMF's International Financial Statistics (line rf). Exceptions arise where further refinements are made by World Bank staff. It is expressed in local currency units per U.S. dollar.; ; International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics, supplemented by World Bank staff estimates.; ; In the WDI database, the DEC alternative conversion factor is used to convert data in local currency units (LCU) into U.S. dollars.

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

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

South Africa ZA: Imports: cif: Local Currency: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at 0.513 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.763 % for 2016. South Africa ZA: Imports: cif: Local Currency: % Change over Previous Period data is updated yearly, averaging 13.534 % from Dec 1949 (Median) to 2017, with 69 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101.861 % in 1980 and a record low of -25.419 % in 2009. South Africa ZA: Imports: cif: Local Currency: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.IMF.IFS: Trade Statistics: Annual.

Botswana Foreign Exchange Rate: BOB: Avg: South African Rand data was reported at 1.367 BWP/ZAR in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.336 BWP/ZAR for Mar 2025. Botswana Foreign Exchange Rate: BOB: Avg: South African Rand data is updated monthly, averaging 1.302 BWP/ZAR from Jan 2001 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 292 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.697 BWP/ZAR in Jan 2002 and a record low of 1.036 BWP/ZAR in Jul 2011. Botswana Foreign Exchange Rate: BOB: Avg: South African Rand data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Botswana. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.M005: Foreign Exchange Rate.