Pound To South African Rand (GBP/ZAR)

The exchange rate of the Pound to South African Rand rose +0.70% in the last 24 hours.

Historical Fluctuations of the GBP to ZAR Exchange Rate

The overall value of the Pound against the South African Rand has decreased by -2.26% in the last 3 months. The exchange rate has normalized in the last 7 days however, staying unchanged. In terms of market value, a Pound was worth 23.83 South African Rands 3 months ago and is now valued at 23.29 South African Rands. This drop does not favor consumers or travelers currently visiting South Africa, as you will get less South African Rands for your Pound. This represents a decline in buying power during your stay. The trend history chart illustrates these recent changes. You can also plug in and convert the number of Pounds (or South African Rands) in the currency calculator above.

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 Pounds 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.