Convert USD to ZAR
US Dollar to South African Rand · live mid-market rate, updated hourly
1 USD = 16.46 ZAR at the latest mid-market rate (snapshot 27 June 2026; the converter is live). The US Dollar to South African Rand conversion is widely used for travel, online purchases, remittances and business invoicing.
What moves the USD/ZAR rate?
USD/ZAR brings together US Federal Reserve policy and global risk sentiment on the USD side and commodity prices and emerging-market risk sentiment on the ZAR side, so the rate responds to developments affecting either currency.
About the US Dollar (USD)
The US dollar is the world's primary reserve currency and the most traded currency on the foreign exchange market, used to settle most global commodities.
About the South African Rand (ZAR)
The South African rand is a volatile, commodity-linked currency often used as a proxy for emerging-market risk.
| USD | ZAR |
|---|---|
| $1 USD | R16.46 ZAR |
| $5 USD | R82.31 ZAR |
| $10 USD | R164.63 ZAR |
| $25 USD | R411.56 ZAR |
| $50 USD | R823.13 ZAR |
| $100 USD | R1,646.26 ZAR |
| $250 USD | R4,115.65 ZAR |
| $500 USD | R8,231.30 ZAR |
| $1,000 USD | R16,462.59 ZAR |
| $5,000 USD | R82,312.96 ZAR |
| $10,000 USD | R164,625.91 ZAR |
