ZAR to NGN — Convert South African Rand to Nigerian Naira
1 ZAR equals
₦85.4904 NGN
Parallel-market (Black market) rate at 16:17 UTC
We use the aggregated parallel market rate for our Converter — what the platforms we track are quoting right now. This is for informational purposes only. You will not receive this exact rate when you exchange, and each platform sets its own. Login to get your API keys
1 ZAR converts to ₦85.4904 at the parallel market rate of ₦85.4904 per ZAR, as of Sep 17, 2026, 4:17 PM UTC. Monierate tracks 3 platforms quoting this conversion, so the table below shows what each one would actually pay you for 1 ZAR rather than a single headline number.
What you get for 1 ZAR on each exchange
3 platforms quote ZAR/NGN. Verified rate contributors first, then the rest by what you receive.
| Exchange | Rate | You get | vs best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mavapay 11 mins ago | ₦83.1100 | ₦83.1100 | — |
| Aboki FX 3h ago | ₦83.0000 | ₦83.0000 | −₦0.1100 |
| CBN 41 mins ago | ₦81.5050 | ₦81.5050 | −₦1.6050 |
ZAR to NGN conversion table
Common amounts at the current rate. Select any row to open that conversion.
Providers may charge additional swap, network or transfer fees in their own app or API that are not included in the rate shown, so these figures are for information purposes only.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 ZAR in NGN?
1 ZAR (South African Rand) is ₦85.4904 in Nigerian Naira at the parallel market rate of ₦85.4904 per ZAR, last updated Sep 17, 2026, 4:17 PM UTC. Providers may charge additional swap, network or transfer fees in their own app or API that are not included in the rate shown, so these figures are for information purposes only.
Which platform gives the best ZAR to NGN rate?
Of the 3 platforms Monierate tracks for ZAR/NGN, Mavapay currently pays the most: ₦83.1100 for 1 ZAR, at ₦83.1100 per ZAR. That is ₦1.6050 more than the lowest quote in the table, which is the difference choosing a platform makes on this amount. Providers may charge additional swap, network or transfer fees in their own app or API that are not included in the rate shown, so these figures are for information purposes only.
Why is the ZAR to NGN rate here different from Google's?
Google quotes the mid-market rate — the midpoint of the interbank market, which is a reference number rather than a rate you can transact at. Monierate leads with the parallel market rate for ZAR/NGN: what desks and exchanges are actually quoting, aggregated across the platforms we track. The two diverge whenever official and street pricing diverge.
How often does the ZAR to NGN rate update?
Continuously. Parallel market rates are rebuilt from the quotes the platforms we track publish, and a quote that stops moving for a day is dropped rather than shown as current. This page was built from data stamped Sep 17, 2026, 4:17 PM UTC.
ZAR — South African Rand
The South African Rand (symbol: R; currency code: ZAR) is the official currency of South Africa. One rand is divided into 100 cents. The South African Reserve Bank is the central bank.
NGN — Nigerian Naira
The Nigerian Naira (symbol: ₦; currency code: NGN) is the official currency of Nigeria. One naira is divided into 100 kobo. The Central Bank of Nigeria is the sole issuer of legal tender money throughout the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
