ZAR to JPY Converter
South African Rand to Japanese Yen
South African Rand to Japanese Yen (ZAR/JPY)
This page converts the South African Rand (ZAR) used in South Africa into the Japanese Yen (JPY) used in Japan. The current rate loads in your browser; type any amount into the converter above to see its value.
What moves the ZAR/JPY 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 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. When these forces push the two currencies in different directions, the ZAR/JPY 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/JPY figure is a cross rate: the euro value of JPY 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 JPY?
Enter an amount in South African Rand and the converter multiplies it by the latest daily ZAR/JPY reference rate to show the value in Japanese Yen. To go the other way, JPY to ZAR, divide by the same rate or use the swap button.
Where does the ZAR to JPY 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 JPY 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 Japanese Yen you actually receive is typically a little lower.