JPY to ZAR Converter
Japanese Yen to South African Rand
Japanese Yen to South African Rand (JPY/ZAR)
This page converts the Japanese Yen (JPY) used in Japan into the South African Rand (ZAR) used in South Africa. The current rate loads in your browser; type any amount into the converter above to see its value.
What moves the JPY/ZAR rate
The Japanese Yen is mainly influenced by Bank of Japan policy, the interest rate gap between Japan and other economies, and the yen's use as a safe haven. The South African Rand is mainly influenced by South African Reserve Bank policy, gold and platinum prices, and global appetite for emerging-market risk. When these forces push the two currencies in different directions, the JPY/ZAR rate moves; when they move together, the rate tends to stay steadier.
How this rate is calculated
Rates are fetched from Frankfurter, which publishes the European Central Bank's daily reference rates (updated once per working day), and from ExchangeRate-API for currencies the ECB does not cover. All rates are stored against the euro, so the JPY/ZAR figure is a cross rate: the euro value of ZAR divided by the euro value of JPY. These are indicative mid-market reference rates and may differ from the rates offered by banks, card issuers and payment providers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert JPY to ZAR?
Enter an amount in Japanese Yen and the converter multiplies it by the latest daily JPY/ZAR reference rate to show the value in South African Rand. To go the other way, ZAR to JPY, divide by the same rate or use the swap button.
Where does the JPY to ZAR rate come from?
Rates come from Frankfurter, which republishes daily European Central Bank reference rates, with ExchangeRate-API filling in currencies the ECB does not publish. They are cached in your browser for up to an hour.
Is this the JPY to ZAR rate my bank will give me?
No. These are mid-market, indicative rates. Banks, card providers and transfer services usually add a margin or fee, so the South African Rand you actually receive is typically a little lower.