Convert South African Rand to Japanese Yen
ZAR to JPY Exchange Rate Calculator
1 South African Rand (ZAR) = 9.9393 Japanese Yen (JPY) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 ZAR converts to roughly 993.93 JPY, and $1,000 ZAR converts to about 9,939.30 JPY. The ZAR/JPY 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/JPY context
Over the past 90 days, ZAR/JPY has traded between 9.3246 and 9.9393. The current rate of 9.9393 sits roughly 100% through that range — near the upper end, meaning Japanese Yen has been weaker than typical against South African Rand recently. Versus the rate 90 days ago, South African Rand has strengthened by 5.94% against Japanese Yen.
ZAR/JPY Price History
Interactive ZAR/JPY 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 Japanese Yen (JPY)
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the official currency of Japan and the third-most-traded currency worldwide. It is the premier carry-trade funding currency thanks to decades of ultra-low interest rates, and it plays a defining safe-haven role during global equity selloffs.
- •Third-most-traded currency, ~17% of daily forex volume
- •Bank of Japan ended its negative interest rate policy in March 2024 after 17 years
- •Japan holds the world's largest net international investment position
- •Yen weakness typically boosts Japanese exporter earnings (Toyota, Sony, etc.)
- •The Ministry of Finance — not the BoJ — controls FX intervention policy
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is ZAR more volatile than most G10 currencies?
ZAR is an emerging-market currency, which means it is more sensitive to global risk appetite, commodity cycles, and US Dollar strength. Daily ranges of 1–3% are common during risk-off episodes, compared to 0.5–1% for major G10 pairs.
What is a typical daily range for ZAR/JPY?
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/JPY the most?
The biggest scheduled catalysts are central bank rate decisions and inflation prints and BoJ rate decisions, MoF intervention language, and BoJ Outlook Reports. 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 JPY at a bank or online?
Online money-transfer services (Wise, Revolut, Remitly, InstaRem) typically offer rates much closer to the mid-market ZAR/JPY 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/JPY rate change on weekends?
The interbank forex market closes from Friday 21:00 UTC until Sunday 21:00 UTC, so mid-market ZAR/JPY 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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