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# South Africa Exchange Rate

> South Africa exchange rate is 16.46 per USD as of Jul 2026, from 16.40 per USD. History from 1957, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

Exchange Rate in South Africa rose to 16.46 per USD in Jul 2026 from 16.40 per USD in Jun 2026.

Exchange Rate in South Africa averaged 9.29 per USD from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 19.05 per USD in May 2023 and a record low of 0.67 per USD in Jul 1974. The series is reported monthly with history from 1957.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 16.46 per USD | 16.40 per USD | 19.05 per USD (May 2023) | 0.67 per USD (Jul 1974) | 1957–2026 | LCU / USD | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is South Africa's exchange rate right now?**

Exchange Rate in South Africa is 16.46 per USD as of Jul 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for South Africa's exchange rate?**

The all-time high is 19.05 per USD (May 2023); the record low is 0.67 per USD (Jul 1974), over a series starting in 1957.

**How often is this series updated?**

Exchange Rate for South Africa is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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