The USD/ZAR exchange rate rose to 15.9125 on February 10, 2026, up 0.14% from the previous session. Over the past month, the South African Rand has strengthened 2.87%, and is up by 13.87% over the last 12 months.

Historically, the USDZAR reached an all time high of 19.93 in April of 2025. South African Rand - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on February 10 of 2026.

The South African Rand is expected to trade at 15.95 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 15.51 in 12 months time.



Crosses Price Day Year Date
USDZAR 15.9164 0.0266 0.17% -13.85% Feb/10
EURZAR 18.9538 0.0159 0.08% -1.10% Feb/10
AUDZAR 11.2587 -0.0120 -0.11% -3.19% Feb/10
NZDZAR 9.6196 -0.0049 -0.05% -7.59% Feb/10
ZARJPY 9.7660 -0.0346 -0.35% 18.42% Feb/10
ZARCNY 0.4345 -0.0007 -0.17% 9.53% Feb/10
ZARCHF 0.0482 -0.0001 -0.13% -2.57% Feb/10
ZARCAD 0.0853 -0.00005 -0.05% 9.78% Feb/10
ZARMXN 1.0805 -0.0018 -0.16% -3.36% Feb/10
GBPZAR 21.8327 0.0163 0.07% -4.31% Feb/09
ZARINR 5.7150 0.0662 1.17% 19.88% Feb/09
ZARBRL 0.3267 0.0013 0.39% 3.63% Feb/09
ZARRUB 4.8488 0.0456 0.95% -7.95% Feb/09
ZARKRW 91.8339 0.5377 0.59% 16.23% Feb/09
ZARIDR 1,057.9397 6.4704 0.62% 19.31% Feb/09
ZARARS 89.0939 -0.2349 -0.26% 55.73% Feb/09
ZARCZK 1.2782 -0.0022 -0.17% -3.28% Feb/09
ZARDKK 0.3945 0.0001 0.04% 0.57% Feb/09
ZARHUF 19.9049 -0.0491 -0.25% -6.97% Feb/09
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Related Last Previous Unit Reference
South Africa Inflation Rate 3.60 3.50 percent Dec 2025
United States Inflation Rate 2.70 2.70 percent Dec 2025
South Africa Interest Rate 6.75 6.75 percent Jan 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Jan 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.40 4.50 percent Dec 2025
South Africa Unemployment Rate 31.90 33.20 percent Sep 2025

South African Rand
The USDZAR spot exchange rate specifies how much one currency, the USD, is currently worth in terms of the other, the ZAR. While the USDZAR spot exchange rate is quoted and exchanged in the same day, the USDZAR forward rate is quoted today but for delivery and payment on a specific future date.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
15.91 15.89 19.93 2.71 1992 - 2026 Daily

News Stream
South African Rand Strengthens
The South African rand firmed to around 15.9 per USD, the highest since January 29, founding support on higher precious metal prices and a softer dollar. Gold, a key export for South Africa, climbed above $5,000 an ounce, boosting demand for commodity-linked currencies. The rand has experienced heightened volatility recently, driven by sharp swings in precious-metal prices amid geopolitical risks and speculative activity. Meanwhile, positive domestic developments remain supportive. The South African Reserve Bank held the repo rate steady at 6.75%, supporting confidence in the new 3% inflation target. Investor sentiment was further strengthened by the perceived stability of the coalition government (GNU) and ongoing reforms in energy and logistics.
2026-02-09
South African Rand Firms
The South African rand strengthened to around 16.1 per USD, bouncing back from recent over two-week lows of 16.3, bolstered by the rebound in prices of key precious metals, particularly gold. The rand has experienced heightened volatility recently, driven by sharp swings in precious-metal prices, underscoring South Africa’s strong dependence on commodity exports. Gold, platinum, and palladium together account for roughly 20% of the country’s exports. Meanwhile, the currency continued to be supported by positive domestic developments, including structural reforms, fiscal consolidation, credible monetary policy, and a stable governing coalition. Investors are now eyeing next week’s mining and industrial production data for insight into the economy’s health.
2026-02-06
South African Rand at Over 2-Week Low
The South African rand eased toward 16.2 per USD, the lowest since January 21, pressured by a stronger US dollar and lower prices of precious metals, particularly gold and platinum, South Africa's two key exports. A broader risk-off sentiment prevailed amid heightened volatility in global markets, with investors often reducing exposure to emerging markets during such periods. The rand has recently seen significant gains, supported by domestic economic improvements, structural reforms, fiscal discipline, and favorable external conditions. Higher commodity prices, combined with low oil costs, have strengthened South Africa’s terms of trade, attracting increased foreign investment into equities and bonds.
2026-02-05