Composite Index
Monierate's composite index is pricing USD/ZAR at about R17.17 per USD, up 1.72% from R16.88 a month ago.
Rate History (OHLC)
OHLC Data
11 rows| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | R17.16 | R17.23 | R17.11 | R17.17 | +0.06% |
| Nov 13, 2026 | R17.00 | R17.19 | R16.96 | R17.16 | +0.97% |
| Nov 12, 2026 | R16.91 | R17.02 | R16.82 | R17.00 | +0.53% |
| Nov 11, 2026 | R16.83 | R16.93 | R16.74 | R16.90 | +0.41% |
| Nov 10, 2026 | R16.72 | R16.88 | R16.64 | R16.83 | +0.70% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | R16.89 | R16.93 | R16.68 | R16.71 | -1.07% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | R16.84 | R16.90 | R16.77 | R16.90 | +0.32% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | R16.81 | R16.88 | R16.74 | R16.84 | +0.15% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | R16.83 | R16.86 | R16.74 | R16.81 | -0.13% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | R16.88 | R16.91 | R16.69 | R16.83 | -0.27% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | R16.98 | R17.09 | R16.77 | R16.88 | -0.59% |
USD to ZAR conversion table
Common amounts at the current rate of R17.17 per USD.
USD to ZAR
| $1 | R17.171 |
| $5 | R85.854 |
| $10 | R171.708 |
| $20 | R343.416 |
| $50 | R858.540 |
| $100 | R1,717.080 |
| $250 | R4,292.700 |
| $500 | R8,585.400 |
| $1,000 | R17,170.800 |
| $2,000 | R34,341.600 |
| $5,000 | R85,854.000 |
| $10,000 | R171,708.000 |
ZAR to USD
| R1 | $0.0582 |
| R5 | $0.2912 |
| R10 | $0.5824 |
| R20 | $1.1648 |
| R50 | $2.9119 |
| R100 | $5.8238 |
| R250 | $14.5596 |
| R500 | $29.1192 |
| R1,000 | $58.2384 |
| R2,000 | $116.4768 |
| R5,000 | $291.1920 |
| R10,000 | $582.3840 |
A US Dollar balance on these providers may be a digital dollar — a stablecoin such as USDT or USDC — rather than physical or bank-held fiat USD. 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.
USD/ZAR statistics
Over the last 30 days, USD/ZAR moved between R16.64 and R17.23, averaging R16.91 and finishing up 1.72%.
| Period | High | Low | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7d | R17.23 | R16.64 | R16.96 | +2.73% |
| 30d | R17.23 | R16.64 | R16.91 | +1.72% |
| 90d | R17.23 | R16.64 | R16.91 | +1.72% |
A US Dollar balance on these providers may be a digital dollar — a stablecoin such as USDT or USDC — rather than physical or bank-held fiat USD. 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.
About USD/ZAR
The US Dollar to South African Rand exchange rate (USD/ZAR) is the price of one US Dollar in South African Rand. Monierate tracks it across 16 providers and averages them into a single composite rate. That composite currently stands at R17.17 per USD.
Over the last 30 days, USD/ZAR moved between R16.64 and R17.23, averaging R16.91 and finishing up 1.72%. Over 90 days the range widens to R16.64 – R17.23.
No two providers quote USD/ZAR identically: each sets its own buy and sell price and its own margin, so the rate you actually get depends on where you trade. The composite above is a market reference rather than an offer — the per-provider breakdown is where the prices you can actually transact at are.
When Monierate shows a USD rate, the dollars a provider actually holds or settles in may be digital dollars — stablecoins such as USDT or USDC — rather than physical or bank-held fiat USD, and the two are not always interchangeable. Providers may also charge swap, network or transfer fees inside their own app or API which are not part of the quoted rate. Everything here is for information purposes only — confirm the final amount with the provider before you trade.
Frequently asked questions
What is the USD to ZAR rate today?
1 USD is about R17.17. This is Monierate's composite rate, averaged across the 16 providers we track for this pair.
How much is 100 USD in ZAR?
At the current composite rate, 100 USD is worth about R1,717.08. The table above lists the common amounts, in both directions.
What was the highest USD to ZAR rate in the last 30 days?
R17.23. The low over the same window was R16.64, with an average of R16.91.
Why do USD to ZAR rates differ between providers?
Each provider sets its own buy and sell price and adds its own margin, and they source US Dollar on different terms. That is why the same USD can be worth noticeably more or less in South African Rand depending on where you trade it.
How often is the USD/ZAR rate updated?
Continuously. Monierate polls the providers we track through the day, and seals each day into an open, high, low and close that you can see in the history table above.
Is this USD rate for fiat dollars or stablecoins?
It can be either. Some providers quote physical or bank-held US Dollars, while others settle in digital dollars — stablecoins such as USDT or USDC — and quote that as a USD rate. Monierate lists both under USD/ZAR, so check which one the provider actually holds before you trade. 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.
Where can I get the best USD to ZAR rate?
It changes from day to day, which is the reason to compare rather than assume. Monierate's USD/ZAR insight page breaks the pair down by provider, with each one's buy and sell rate and the spread between them, so you can see who is actually cheapest right now.
