USD to ZAR in 2026
Monthly average United States Dollar/South African Rand exchange rates in 2026, with the year’s high, low and change.
1 United States Dollar in South African Rand, mid-market. 2026 opened at 16.514 and closed at 16.147.
USD to ZAR Chart, 2026
USD to ZAR by Month, 2026
Monthly average, high and low mid-market rates for 1 United States Dollar in South African Rand during 2026.
| Month | Average | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 16.287 | 16.575 | 15.674 |
| February 2026 | 16.002 | 16.219 | 15.860 |
| March 2026 | 16.745 | 17.191 | 16.161 |
| April 2026 | 16.535 | 17.012 | 16.310 |
| May 2026 | 16.475 | 16.725 | 16.224 |
| June 2026 | 16.382 | 16.614 | 16.190 |
| July 2026 | 16.469 | 16.850 | 16.213 |
| August 2026 | 16.162 | 16.470 | 15.916 |
| September 2026 | 16.068 | 16.159 | 15.967 |
Source: European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates. Averages are over trading days.
USD/ZAR in 2026: key facts
So far in 2026, 1 United States Dollar is worth 16.371 ZAR on average. The pair opened 2026 at 16.514 and has most recently traded at 16.147 — a change of −2.22%. The 2026 high was 17.191 ZAR and the low was 15.674 ZAR, based on 178 trading days of European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates.
March had 2026’s highest monthly average at 16.745 ZAR per USD; February had the lowest, at 16.002 ZAR.
USD/ZAR 2026 FAQ
What is the average USD/ZAR rate in 2026 so far?
So far in 2026, 1 USD is worth 16.371 ZAR on average, ranging between a low of 15.674 and a high of 17.191 ZAR.
Which month had the USD/ZAR rate highest and lowest in 2026?
March had the highest average rate in 2026, at 16.745 ZAR per USD; February had the lowest, at 16.002 ZAR.