The rand’s latest reference snapshot for Wednesday, 19 August 2026 puts one US dollar at R16.26, one euro at R18.82, one British pound at R22.00. These are indicative rates, so the amount offered by a bank, card provider or bureaux de change may differ after fees and spreads.
At the precision shown, the dollar, euro and pound readings are steady compared with the previous saved snapshot. That does not mean the market was motionless during the day; it means the rounded reference values have not changed between these two readings.
Today’s rand exchange-rate table
| Currency | Current ZAR rate | Previous | Change | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | R16.2559 | R16.2559 | 0.0000 | Unchanged |
| EUR | R18.8157 | R18.8157 | 0.0000 | Unchanged |
| GBP | R21.9993 | R21.9993 | 0.0000 | Unchanged |
| AUD | R11.5276 | R11.5276 | 0.0000 | Unchanged |
| JPY | R0.1018 | R0.1018 | 0.0000 | Unchanged |
| CNY | R2.3975 | R2.3975 | 0.0000 | Unchanged |
| NGN | R0.0120 | R0.0120 | 0.0000 | Unchanged |
| BWP | R1.1660 | R1.1660 | 0.0000 | Unchanged |
What these rates mean for readers
Exchange rates can affect the rand cost of imported goods, overseas travel, foreign subscriptions and international payments. The table is useful for following direction, but it is not a guaranteed transaction quote and does not include provider charges.
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