Botswana Pula To South African Rand (BWP/ZAR)

The Botswana Pula to South African Rand exchange rate rose +0.81% since the previous day of trading.

The BWP to ZAR Exchange Rate trend

The 90-day exchange rate trend of the Botswana Pula against the South African Rand has decreased by -1.50%. The rate declined since last week when the Botswana Pula fell against the South African Rand by -0.65%. In terms of rate, the Botswana Pula was valued at 1.38 South African Rands 3 months ago and is now worth 1.36 South African Rands. The fall in value does not favor the exchange rate for consumers or travelers visiting South Africa at the moment. You will receive less South African Rands for your Botswana Pula and effectively reduces your purchase power while visiting. The trend history chart illustrates these recent changes. You can also plug in and convert the number of Botswana Pulas (or South African Rands) in the currency calculator above.

Facts about the South African Rand

The South African Rand (ISO: ZAR) is the official currency of South Africa. Its symbol is 'R' and the currency is subdivided into 100 cents per South African Rand.

Travel Tip

Before vacationing, we recommended you exchange Botswana Pulas to South African Rands, or other currencies, at your local bank or credit union, as you will, in general, get much better exchange rates than you would at airport kiosks, where rate hikes are common and expected. Although conveniently located at your port of entry, currency exchange kiosks will also charge convenience fees per transaction. Another option to save money while vacationing is to pay any charges you incur with a "no-foreign-transaction-fee-credit-card".

Travel Pocket Guide

The currency calculator above can be used online but will also work in low-bandwidth areas if the page is already loaded in your browser. It will work in airplane mode or when your device is offline. Additionally, you can print the handy pocket conversion guides below when traveling to South Africa or take a screenshot on your mobile device. Find instructions on how to take a screenshot on your particular device here.