USD to ZAR conversion table (indicative)
| USD | ZAR | ZAR | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.5 | 1 | 0.0571 |
| 5 | 87.5 | 5 | 0.2857 |
| 10 | 175 | 10 | 0.5714 |
| 50 | 875 | 50 | 2.86 |
| 100 | 1,750 | 100 | 5.71 |
| 500 | 8,750 | 500 | 28.57 |
| 1,000 | 17,500 | 1,000 | 57.14 |
| 5,000 | 87,500 | 5,000 | 285.71 |
| 10,000 | 175,000 | 10,000 | 571.43 |
About the US dollar and South African rand
The US dollar is the currency of the United States; the South African rand is the currency of South Africa. The rate shown is the mid-market rate — the midpoint of the interbank buy and sell prices, used as the reference by Google, XE and Reuters. Consumer rates include a margin on top.
Frequently asked questions
What is the USD to ZAR exchange rate today?
The page loads today's mid-market rate automatically (indicatively 1 USD ≈ 17.5 ZAR). It updates daily; banks and exchange houses quote a worse rate plus fees.
How much is 100 USD in ZAR?
About 1,750 ZAR at the indicative mid-market rate. Use the calculator for today's figure and any amount.
Is now a good time to convert USD to ZAR?
No one can call short-term moves reliably. For large sums, converting in tranches over a few months reduces timing risk; for transfers, the provider's margin usually matters more than a few days of rate movement.
Why does my bank give a different rate?
Banks add a spread of 2–4% to the mid-market rate on card payments and transfers; specialist providers add 0.3–1%. Compare the amount received, not the headline fee.
Is the USD pegged?
AED (3.6725), SAR (3.75), QAR, OMR and BHD are pegged to the US dollar, so their rates against other currencies move exactly with USD. Most other major currencies float.