ZAR to AUD Converter
South African Rand to Australian Dollar
South African Rand to Australian Dollar (ZAR/AUD)
This page converts the South African Rand (ZAR) used in South Africa into the Australian Dollar (AUD) used in Australia. The current rate loads in your browser; type any amount into the converter above to see its value.
What moves the ZAR/AUD rate
The South African Rand is mainly influenced by South African Reserve Bank policy, gold and platinum prices, and global appetite for emerging-market risk. The Australian Dollar is mainly influenced by Reserve Bank of Australia policy, iron ore and other commodity prices, and demand from China. When these forces push the two currencies in different directions, the ZAR/AUD 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 ZAR/AUD figure is a cross rate: the euro value of AUD divided by the euro value of ZAR. 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 ZAR to AUD?
Enter an amount in South African Rand and the converter multiplies it by the latest daily ZAR/AUD reference rate to show the value in Australian Dollar. To go the other way, AUD to ZAR, divide by the same rate or use the swap button.
Where does the ZAR to AUD 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 ZAR to AUD 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 Australian Dollar you actually receive is typically a little lower.