USD to ZAR converter
1 USD = 16.53 ZAR
Mid-market rate · Updates every hour
US Dollar
South African Rand
1 USD = 16.53 ZAR·Mid-market rate
USD to ZAR — 90-day trend
- Current
- 16.3711
- 90-day change
- -0.08%
- 90-day high
- 16.7903
- 90-day low
- 16.1896
2026-04-17 → 2026-07-16. Source: European Central Bank reference rates.
USD to ZAR Exchange Rate
Over the past 90 days, US Dollar (USD) has weakened 0.08% against South African Rand (ZAR), ranging between a low of 16.1896 and a high of 16.7903 ZAR per USD.
Use the converter above to calculate the live US Dollar to South African Rand exchange rate. Rates are fetched from real-time market data and updated every hour.
For on-the-go conversions, download Converty — the iOS app that lets you point your camera at any price tag and instantly see the converted price in South African Rand.
USD to ZAR conversion table
| 🇺🇸 US Dollar (USD) | 🇿🇦 South African Rand (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 16.5264 ZAR |
| 5 USD | 82.6320 ZAR |
| 10 USD | 165.26 ZAR |
| 25 USD | 413.16 ZAR |
| 50 USD | 826.32 ZAR |
| 100 USD | 1652.64 ZAR |
| 250 USD | 4131.60 ZAR |
| 500 USD | 8263.20 ZAR |
| 1000 USD | 16526.40 ZAR |
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USD to ZAR Pocket Cheat Sheet
Common prices in South African Rand — handy for your trip.
- $1 USD=R16.5264 ZAR
- $5 USD=R82.632 ZAR
- $10 USD=R165.26 ZAR
- $20 USD=R330.53 ZAR
- $50 USD=R826.32 ZAR
- $100 USD=R1,652.64 ZAR
- $200 USD=R3,305.28 ZAR
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert USD to ZAR?
- Enter the amount in the converter above. Converty uses real-time mid-market rates updated every hour to calculate the exact US Dollar to South African Rand conversion. This converter is commonly used for transactions and travel between United States and South Africa.
- What is the current USD to ZAR exchange rate?
- The current rate is 1 USD = 16.53 ZAR. Rates are sourced from real-time market data and updated hourly.
- Is the USD to ZAR converter free?
- Yes. The converter on this page is completely free. The Converty iOS app is also free to download and includes camera price scanning, a shopping cart, and offline support.
- Has the USD to ZAR rate gone up or down?
- Over the past 90 days, US Dollar (USD) has weakened 0.08% against South African Rand (ZAR), ranging between a low of 16.1896 and a high of 16.7903 ZAR per USD.
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