Convert South African Rand to Australian Dollar
ZAR to AUD Exchange Rate Calculator
1 South African Rand (ZAR) = 0.0845 Australian Dollar (AUD) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 ZAR converts to roughly 8.45 AUD, and $1,000 ZAR converts to about 84.53 AUD. The ZAR/AUD rate refreshes every hour from Frankfurter, which sources data from the European Central Bank reference set. Enter any amount below to convert instantly — free, no sign-up.
90-day ZAR/AUD context
Over the past 90 days, ZAR/AUD has traded between 0.0832 and 0.0889. The current rate of 0.0845 sits roughly 23% through that range — near the lower end, meaning Australian Dollar has been stronger than typical against South African Rand recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, South African Rand has weakened by 4.11% against Australian Dollar.
ZAR/AUD Price History
Interactive ZAR/AUD exchange rate chart with 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day views.
About South African Rand (ZAR)
The South African Rand (ZAR) is the official currency used for trade and commerce. Its value against other currencies fluctuates based on market conditions.
About Australian Dollar (AUD)
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is the official currency of Australia and the fifth-most-traded currency in the world. Often called "the Aussie," it is the archetypal commodity currency — tightly linked to iron ore, coal, LNG exports, and Chinese industrial demand.
- •Fifth-most-traded currency, ~7% of daily forex volume
- •Australia is the world's largest iron ore exporter
- •Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) targets 2–3% inflation over the medium term
- •AUD/USD is highly correlated with copper and iron ore futures
- •Australia issued the world's first full polymer banknote series in 1988
Frequently Asked Questions
How do commodity prices affect ZAR/AUD?
AUD is a commodity-linked currency — its movements correlate closely with iron ore and copper prices. Rising commodity prices typically strengthen AUD and move ZAR/AUD accordingly.
What is a typical daily range for ZAR/AUD?
Daily ranges vary with volatility regimes. Majors like EUR/USD typically move 0.5–1.2% on quiet days and 2–3% on data-release days. Check the 30-day chart above for a sense of the current range.
What economic events move ZAR/AUD the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are central bank rate decisions and inflation prints and RBA monthly meetings (first Tuesday), Australian CPI, and Chinese PMIs. Geopolitical headlines and global risk sentiment also produce meaningful moves, especially when one currency is a safe-haven and the other is risk-sensitive.
Is it cheaper to convert ZAR to AUD at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market ZAR/AUD than traditional banks. Always compare the total delivered amount, not just the advertised "fee" — many providers embed their margin in the exchange rate itself.
Does the ZAR/AUD rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market ZAR/AUD rates don't update during that window. Retail broker spreads often widen at Sunday open as Asian desks reopen, so the first few hours of the new week can carry wider execution costs.
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